Panasonic Viera TX-P42ST50E Operating Instrucktion

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USB HDD Recording61USB HDD RecordingYou can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways.● Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD.● The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting and the periods without any signal will not be recorded.● Not all the programmes can be recorded depending on the broadcaster and service provider.● You cannot copy the recorded contents of the USB HDD.● For more information of the USB HDD (p. 100)Caution● All data in the USB HDD will be erased in the following cases:• When formatting the USB HDD with this TV “Setting for USB HDD” (see below)• When formatting the USB HDD to use on PC, etc.● When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format the USB HDD again with this TV to use it. (Alldata 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. (Specialoperations or tools may be necessary to format on your PC. For details, read the manual of the USB HDD.)● The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back on this TV. You cannot play back itscontents with another TV (including the TV of the same model number) or any equipment.● Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD during operation (formatting, recording, etc.).It may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (Also when the electric outage occurs.)■ Preparation for USB HDDConnect the USB HDD to the USB 1 port with the USB cable.● Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the socket outlet.● To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV (p. 22, 62)● Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting.USB cableUSB HDDsocket outlet1 Display the menu and select [Setup]Setupselectaccess2 Select [Recording Setup]Recording Setup AccessselectaccessSetting for USB HDDFormat and setup the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording.● Before the settings, connect the USB HDD (see above) and be sure to turn on the USB HDD.● Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV.Select [USB HDD Setup] and setUSB HDD SetupRecording SetupAccessselectaccess