User manual TOSHIBA HDR5010

[. . . ] Digital TV recorder HDR5010KB OWNER'S MANUAL © 2010 Toshiba Corporation HDR5010 User Guide. indb 1 22/07/2010 10:38 Introduction Important Safety Information Thank you for choosing this Toshiba Digital TV recorder. Before using the Digital TV recorder, please take a minute to read the following important safety information. ·Although this appliance has been carefully manufactured and rigorously checked prior to leaving the factory, as with all electrical appliances it is possible for problems to develop. If you notice smoke, an excessive build-up of heat or any other unexpected phenomena, you should disconnect the plug from the mains power socket immediately. [. . . ] - watch a third TV channel. Recording TV Programmes There are 4 different ways to record programmes: 1. Instant recording ·While watching a programme, press [ ] to start recording. Recording from the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ·With the required programme highlighted in the EPG, press the [ ] button to set the recording. note: · For full details on the EPG, refer to page 18. 3. Recording from the Info display ·With the required programme highlighted in the Info display, press the [ ] button to set the recording. note: · For full details on the Info display, refer to page 20. 4. Manually recording ·With the Timers screen displayed, press the [YELLoW] button to manually set a recording. note: · ForfulldetailsontheTimersmenu, refertopage26. 22 HDR5010 User Guide. indb 22 22/07/2010 10:38 Recording Programmes Recording options Below is the bottom part of an on screen menu that may appear when you make a recording. The number of options available may vary. Using your Digital TV recorder If you do not wish to use any of these options press the [oK] button or simply wait until the menu disappears. There are 3 options that you may see in this menu: 1. HD alternative WhensettingaStandardDefinition(SD)programmetorecord, theHDAlternativeoption will appear if there is a HD version of this programme available. Press the [RED] button and HD alternative will be recorded instead. Try this (Recommendations) This allows you to record a selected list of related programmes. If, for example, you set a recording for Panorama, the recommendations would contain similar programmes such as Horizon. Press the [YELLoW] button if you would like these programmes to be recorded. To ensure that the Series and Try this are also for HD, choose the HD option before selecting Series or Try this options. note · The broadcaster controls the content of the recommendations and these may be the same as the recordings for the Series. 3. Series record This allows you to record an entire series at the push of a button (when supported by the broadcaster). If the programme you are setting is part of a series, press the [BLUE] button torecordtheentireseries. Programmessettorecordaspartofaseriesareidentifiedin the "Timers" menu with a symbol. Trailer booking When there is a trailer for a TV programme (e. g. just before or after Eastenders) a symbol may be displayed on screen (when supported by broadcasters). To use this feature press the [GREEn] button and select the programme(s) you wish to record. note · GototheTimersscreentochecktherecordedprogram, andthetimercanbemodified(Refertopage26/27for more information). 23 HDR5010 User Guide. indb 23 22/07/2010 10:38 Using your Digital TV recorder Recording Programmes RecordingConflicts Your Digital TV recorder can record up to two programmes at the same time. If you attempt to record three or more programmes that overlap, the unit will try to resolve the conflictautomaticallybyrecordingtheprogrammeatadifferenttimeoronadifferentchannel. If it can not, you will be asked to either select an alternative time to record the programme (Resolveconflict)orcanceltherecordingrequestyouhavejustmade(Canceltimer). You will then be presented with a list of all the programmes that overlap. If one of the programmes is repeated later in the week then, when it is highlighted, the box will give you the option to press the [GREEn] button (Alternative) to record the repeated programme instead. If none of the programmes are repeated, simply delete one of the planned recordings by pressing the [RED] button (Delete). note: · · · The Digital TV recorder will record programmes even if the programme is shown later than advertised e. g. [. . . ] Sound Problem Possible cause/remedy ·Check the Digital TV recorder is switched On. ·Check the aerial is correctly connected to the unit. ·Check all connections between the unit and TV. ·Check the TV is displaying the correct AV input (refer to the instruction manual supplied with your TV for details). [. . . ]