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DVR Record / Playback
To enable the Digital Video Record feature of the GEOSATpro HDVR200,
connect an USB drive to the USB port located on the rear panel. The minimum
supported USB memory size is GB and the largest harddrive is 2TB. Make sure
that you connect an USB drive with adequate space to store the programming
that you wish to record and archive. Standard definition TV recordings typically
require approximately GB per hour of recording. Example: 32GB USB thumb
drive will provide approximately 32 hours of TV recording while a 500GB will
allow up to 500 hours, etc.
The USB drive should have an external power supply. Portable harddrives without
external power supplies should not be used for DVR operation as they are not
designed for extended recording and playback and have the potential to damage
the receiver.
Recordings may be either played back on the HDVR200 receiver directly to
the TV or unplug the USB drive and connect to a PC, Mac or media device for
viewing, archiving, burning a DVD or ripping a media file. The DVR recordings
are standard ts extension files and no special software is needed on a computer or
media player.
DVR Quick Keys
If a channel provides the EPG service displaying current and upcoming programs
on the channel banner, press the EPG key to display this list. Select the program
to record and press the yellow color key to set a future recording timer. (Note that
this feature is not currently available on most channels).
EPG - Electronic Program Guide
