USB HDD Recording69USB HDD RecordingYou can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways.• Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded to the USB HDD.• The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting and the periods without any signal will not be recorded.• Not all the programmes can be recorded depending on the broadcaster and service provider.• For more information of the USB HDD (p. 110)Caution• All data in the USB HDD will be erased in the following cases :• When formatting the USB HDD with the TV “Setting for USB HDD” (see below)• When formatting the USB HDD to use on PC• When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format the USB HDD again with the TV to use it. (All data willbe erased when formatting.)• In order to use the USB HDD with your PC after recording with this TV, format it again on your PC. (Special operations or toolsmay be necessary to format on your PC. For details, refer to the manual of the USB HDD.)• The data recorded to the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back on this TV. You cannot play back its contents withanother TV (including the TV of the same model number) or any PCs.USB HDD connectionConnect the USB HDD to the USB 1 port.USB cableUSB HDDsocket outlet • Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the socket outlet.• Do not turn off or disconnect the USB HDD duringoperation. It may cause malfunction of the drive or damagethe recorded data.• To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV (p. 19, 70)Setting for USB HDDFormat and setup the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording.• Before the settings, connect the USB HDD (see above) and be sure to turn on the USB HDD.• You cannot change the settings for the USB HDD while recording is in progress.• Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be erased when you format it.1 Display the menuMENU2 Select [Setup]Main MenuPictureSoundTimerSetupaccessselect3 Select [Recording Setup]Recording Setup Access accessselect4 Select [USB HDD Setup] and setUSB HDD SetupOne Touch RecordingRewind LIVE TVRecording SetupOff180 minutesAccessaccessselect■ To return to TVEXIT