What is the timeshift function on TV

The times when TVs were only color or black and white are gone forever. Modern models have a wide variety of functions and sometimes it can be quite difficult to understand them. For example, the timeshif function - what is it, is it needed and how to use it?

What is the timeshift function on TV

There are situations when you are distracted from watching an interesting program by a phone call at the wrong time or when you want to treat yourself to some tea. There can be many reasons, and every time you have to wait for a commercial break or answer the phone and miss part of an interesting plot.

Modern TV models free you from these inconveniences. Using timeshift technology, you can take a break from your favorite series, and then continue watching from the same place. That is, time shift allows you to stop your favorite sports program, series, etc.

Timeshift function how it works

Many modern TVs with Smart-TV function have this technology. It can be translated into Russian as “time shift”. Thus, it allows you not only to stop the broadcast at the right moment, but also to view the program in more detail and frame by frame, return to the beginning or fast forward.

The technology is quite simple. When pause is pressed, the TV begins recording to the flash drive.The storage medium can be either a regular flash drive or an external hard drive.

This function appeared back in 2006, although at that time the hard drive was built into the TV. However, then there was a significant disadvantage - when the space on the media ran out, the TV began to overwrite the beginning of the recording.

Now manufacturers offer to save data both on external media and on cloud storage, which is located on their servers. To use the second method of storing information, you need to register in the system and make the necessary settings. How to do this is explained step by step in the instructions supplied with the TV.

REFERENCE! The function allows you to record the necessary video when no one is at home. It is necessary to indicate the transmission and start time of recording. After which you can watch the desired series or favorite show at any convenient time.

How to set up the timeshift function

Despite the fact that depending on the model and company, the settings may vary slightly, they have a common algorithm. To do this you need:

1. Go to the device menu and find “Settings” in it.
2. Select the “Recording Settings” sub-item.
3. In the window that appears, you must specify all the necessary parameters and click “Save”.

You need to connect the media to the TV on which the program will be recorded. If the recording takes place in real time, you will need to press the corresponding button on the remote control at the right time. This could be Pause or Freeze.

After pressing the button, a corresponding message will appear on the screen indicating that recording has started. Pressing the button on the remote control again will stop the recording process. The function allows you to switch to watching broadcasts in real time at any time.

Does the timeshift function have limitations?

Despite significant advantages, time shift has several disadvantages:

• You won’t be able to watch the broadcast on one channel, but record it on another;
• limited time for recording the program.

The time is limited by the amount of cloud storage on the servers of the Smart-TV manufacturer, or by an external storage device connected to the TV. For example, a volume of 500 MB is equal to 40 minutes of recording, and 1.5 GB is designed for almost two hours.

ATTENTION! Manufacturers always indicate the allowable recording time in their instructions. It is different on all models. This is worth considering when purchasing a device.

Timeshift is a very convenient feature that allows you not to miss your favorite programs or return to watching a particularly favorite moment of a football match.