Connect a USB storage device to your TV to record TV programs. You can play recorded programs only on the TV used to record them.
For TVs released in 2021 or later (webOS 6.0 or higher), only select models support Time Machine Recording. Check the user manual on the LG website to confirm whether your TV supports this feature.
What Should You Check Before Using Time Machine Recording?
- Depending on your TV model (2021 or later), Time Machine Recording may not be supported. Check the user manual on the LG website to see if your TV supports this feature.
- Time Machine can record only digital TV broadcasts received through an antenna.
- Your USB storage device must have a capacity of at least 4 GB and at least 1 GB of available space.
- Do not use a USB hub or extension cable. Connect the USB storage device directly to the TV's USB port..
- Do not disconnect the USB storage device or turn off the TV while recording.
- Recording may stop automatically if your USB storage device does not have enough available space.
- Time Machine does not save recordings shorter than 10 seconds.
- You can play recorded programs only on the TV used to record them.
How to Record and Play TV Programs with Time Machine
Step 1. Check If Your TV Supports Time Machine Recording
Check Your TV’s webOS Version
Press the Settings (gear icon) or Mute button on your TV remote three times in a row. The webOS version information will appear on the screen.
- Time Machine Recording is available on select TV models released in 2021 or later (webOS 6.0 or higher). Check the user manual on the LG website to see if your TV supports this feature.
- If the Time Machine menu does not appear on your TV, your model does not support this feature.
Step 2. Record a TV Program to a USB Storage Device
- 1. Connect your USB storage device to the USB port on your TV.
- 2. While watching a TV program, press and hold the More Actions or Yellow button on your remote, then select Record.
- 3. Alternatively, you can select More Actions on the right side of the channel information menu.
- 4. To stop recording, press the More Actions button and select Stop Recording.
Step 3. Schedule a Recording
- 1. Press the More Actions button on your remote.
- 2. In Schedule List, select New Recording Schedule.
- 3. Set the channel and recording time.
- 4. Select Done to save your recording schedule.
Step 4. Play Recorded TV Programs
- 1. Play the previous recording.
- 2. Play or pause the recording.
- 3. Play the next recording.
- 4. Turn captions on or off.
- 5. Turn continuous playback on or off.
- 6. Increase the rewind speed.
- 7. Increase the fast-forward speed.
- 8. Configure options such as Continue Watching and Audio Output.
- 9. View the list of recorded programs at the bottom of the screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. Can I Use a USB Flash Drive?
- A. Yes. You can use a USB flash drive, but we recommend using a USB HDD for more stable recording.
- Q. Can I Watch a Recorded Program on a PC?
- A. No. Because recorded programs use content protection technology, you can only play them on the TV used to record them.
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This guide is based on standard models. The settings menu may vary by model.
