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Using Timeshift
This function is not available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Timeshift lets you pause and rewind live TV as you would a DVD. Timeshift is only available for digital
channels. Activating Timeshift disables the
Broadcasting
option.
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To use Timeshift, you must connect a USB recording device to the TV. Refer to the "Formatting a
USB Recording Device" section for more information.
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We recommend a USB hard disk drive with a minimum speed of 5,400rpm for use with the TV's
Timeshift feature. USB memory sticks are not supported.
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Read all precautions before using the Timeshift function.
Press
∂
while watching TV to activate the Timeshift function. The TV displays a progress bar and the
following buttons at the top of the screen:
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Information
Displays detailed information about the current program.
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The program information may vary depending on the type of incoming signal and may not be available
at all for certain programs.
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This button is only available when you are watching a live program.
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Go to Live TV
/
Stop Timeshift
Shift to live TV or exit Timeshift.
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Pause
Pauses the screen.
The following features are available while the screen is paused. However, there is no audio while
the video is paused.
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Step
: Select the
∑
button, to scan through a video one frame at a time.
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Slow Playback
: Select the
†
/
…
to play the video back at 1/4 the normal speed.
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Rewind
/
Fast forward
Repeatedly select the Rewind or Fast Forward button to speed up rewind or fast forward up to 5
times. To restore the normal playback speed, select
∂
.
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You cannot use
Fast forward
while watching a program that is currently being broadcast.
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Channel List
Displays the channel list.
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Tools
Launches the Tools menu.