How to Copy Videos From an LG Time Machine
The LG Time Machine is a function on certain LG television sets with a built-in hard drive for recording live programming, without the assistance of an external DVR, also known as a digital video recorder. The HDTV includes the Time Machine Link, a USB port that can transfer your live TV recordings to an external hard drive and increase your storage capacity.
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Instructions
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Connect your external hard drive's power source to an outlet. Place the drive on a sturdy surface. Do not place the drive on the floor, because this exposes the drive to corruption from dust and other particles.
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Plug the external hard drive's USB cable into the USB port on the side of the television set.
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Turn on the television set and select the Time Machine tab on the main menu.
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Select "USB Device Initialization" and press the "OK" button. Wait for the hard drive to sync with the TV.
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Resume watching a program and press the Time Machine's "Record" button on the remote. The video recording will begin copying to your external drive.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not disconnect the drive during recording or playback. You risk corrupting all of the data on the disk and losing your earlier recordings.
