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Shortest: Starting with the shortest, recordings will be deleted to make space for the requested timer.
Unplayed: If this option is set to "EXCLUDED" any unplayed recordings will NOT be deleted. If this
option is set to "INCLUDED", unplayed recordings WILL be deleted according to the rules set in the
DISCARD option described above.
FORMAT DISK:
On rare occasions the Hard Disk may malfunction, in most cases formatting the Hard Disk will restore
normal operation however ALL the data stored on the Hard Disk will be lost. Press OK with the
"Format Disk" option is highlighted. A PIN entry window appears, in which you will be asked for a pin
number. If you have not changed the pin number, the factory default is 0000. After you enter it, a pop-
up menu appears on the screen to ensure that the hard disk should be formated, select "YES" and
press OK to format the Hard Disk. Select "NO" and press OK to cancel. Ensure you dub important
recordings onto Video or DVD before you format the HDD. As all the information on the hard drive is
deleted when formatting the hard drive, please ensure that all important recordings have been
recorded on to Video or DVD using an external recorder.
HARD DISK INFO:
To view the details about the Hard disc,
highlight "Hard Disk Info..." using the
" / " keys and press OK. The following
information will be shown:
Total Space: The total size of the Hard
Drive
Reserved for timeshift: This is the space
that is reserved for use by the timeshift
function and is dependant on the setting
in "Max timeshift" (see page 27 for details)
Space used by recordings: The space
used by the recordings that are on the
Hard Drive
Free Space: Available space for future recordings
Estimated space for times set: The estimated space on the hard drive that will be used for the any
timers that are currently set
Estimated Recording Time after: This is the estimated remaining time left available for recordings.
UNRECORDABLE MATERIAL:
In the unlikely event that there is some problem like loss of recorded video or audio content due to an
HDD malfunction, please be aware beforehand that we will bear no responsibility to compensate for
the content which could not be recorded for the loss of recorded video, or for other related direct or
indirect damages.
If a power failure occurs
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The content being recorded or timer recorded may be damaged if power failure occurs.
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The content being played back may be damaged.
For important recording
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If the HDD malfunctions, the content recorded on the HDD may be lost. If you wish to save
content permanently, we recommend copying or moving the content to Video or DVD via an
external VCR or DVD recorder
HARD DISK OPERATION (RECORDING / PLAYBACK / TIME SHIFT RECORDING):
If the DTR is used in a cold location (a location at low temperature), the drive will only allow live
viewing after power is turned on until the HDD is ready. During this time, the DTR will not allow Time
Shift Viewing, recording, display of recording lists or playback of recorded programmes. Please wait
until the HDD is ready.
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