If you have an external HDD you can connect it via the USB port and take full advantage of the Spiderbox's PVR facility.
Note: The HDD must be formatted in FAT32.
There are several freeware programs available which can do this on your PC, but the easiest way to do it is with the Spiderbox itself.
With the HDD connected to the box, press the Menu button, go to the 'USB' option.
Press the Yellow key on the remote <Format>
When the operation is completed your HDD is ready to use.
Exit the USB menu and go to PVR menu.
Here you can set the maximum recording time and turn off/on the Timeshift facilty. (It is better to leave this on).
To record to the HDD simply press the Record button on the remote. (you will see 'rEC' displayed on the Spiderbox. To end recording press the Stop button on the remote.
To review the recording press the Play button on the remote. A list of all your recordings will appear. Simlpy choose the recording that you want to watch and select it using the OK button.
You can (pause), (ff>>), (rw<<), at up to 8X speed, or skip to any position in the recording (indicated by the blue bar) by using the (< )or (>) keys either side of the (OK ) button. To return to live tv press the Stop button
You can record using the EPG (where available) by pressing the green button and the selecting the channel you want to record. Press the <OK> button. When the program begins, recording will start automatically and will stop when the program ends.
If you want to Timeshift (this can also be done when a recording is in progress), simply press the <pause> button. To resume watching press the Play button. You can navigate using the same keys as for reviewing a recording (as above).
You can Timer record using the Timer option in the menu.
Select the Timer Index (up to seven recordings can be scheduled).
Set Active to 'Recording'.
Set channel, Start Time and Duration and then exit.
The Spiderbox will switch to the scheduled program ( switching/moving to the correct satellite first if necessary) and then execute the recording.
For further options consult your Spiderbox User's Manual.
