USB HDD / SD Card Recording74USB HDD / SD Card RecordingYou can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD or inserted SD Card and enjoyplaying back in various ways.• Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded to the USB HDD / SD Card.• The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting and the periods without any signal will not berecorded.• Not all the programmes can be recorded depending on the broadcaster and service provider.• You cannot copy the recorded contents.• For more information of the USB HDD and the SD Card (p. 116)Caution• All data in the USB HDD / SD Card will be erased in the following cases :• When formatting the USB HDD / SD Card with this TV “Setting for USB HDD / SD Card” (p. 75)• When formatting the USB HDD / SD Card to use on PC• When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format the USB HDD / SD Card againwith this TV to use it. (All data will be 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 tools may be necessary to format on your PC. For details, refer to the manual ofthe USB HDD.)• You may use the SD Card with other equipment after recording with this TV. However, you have toformat again with this TV for recording after using with the equipment.• The data recorded to the USB HDD / SD Card with this TV can only be played back on this TV. Youcannot play back its contents with another TV (including the TV of the same model number) or anyequipment.• Do not turn the TV off, disconnect the USB HDD or remove the SD Card during operation (formatting,recording, etc.). It may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data.Preparation for USB HDD / SD Card■ USB HDDConnect the USB HDD to the USB 3 port.• Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the socket outlet.• To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV (p. 21, 76)USB cableUSB HDDsocket outlet■ SD Card• SD Card with a capacity of over 512 MB is available for recording with this TV.To record for a long time, a high capacity SD Card is necessary.For more information “Devices for recording or playing back” (p. 116)• To confirm the approximate recording time “Recording time for the USB HDD / SD CardRecording” (p. 116)• Ensure the write-protection switch (on the left side of the SD Card) is unlocked. Otherwise, therecording and playback are not available.Gently insert the SD Card label surfacefacing front.CutoutPush until a click is heard