Recording Programmes" Availability depends on the specific model and area.You can record current and upcoming programmes using a USB device instead of a video recorder.However, this is only available for digital channels. The icon appears next to programmes andchannels for which a Schedule Recording has been set." We recommend a USB hard disk drive with a minimum speed of 5,400rpm for TV recording. USB memorysticks are not supported." Read all precautions before using recording.Creating a USB Recording Device> On TV > Recorded TV or > MULTIMEDIA > USB DriveIn order to record programmes on a USB device connected to the TV, the device must first beformatted for the TV. Use the Format Device option to prepare the USB device." Formatting a USB device erases all data contained on the device. Back up the data before proceeding.Samsung will not be held responsible for damaged or lost files.11 Press to launch Smart Hub and then choose Recorded TV from the bottom of the On TVscreen.21 Select Format, and then select Format Device. This will bring up the Format Device screen andallow you to format the device for TV recordings.31 Once formatting is complete, the USB device is tested to see if it has been properly formatted.You will be able to start using the device after the test is completed. If the device fails the test, itmeans that this device cannot be used to record TV.