Watching a reality TV show, movie, or TV series anytime, anywhere is now a common habit thanks to VOD and OTT services like Netflix, Disney+, and RaiPlay. However, not all the content we want to watch is available online, and you don't always have a landline or mobile internet connection to stream it. In these cases, which are less rare than you might think, recording a TV show with your tvip s-box v.412 remains the simplest, most effective, and also the most economical solution.
In this article, we'll reveal its secrets, learn how to get the most out of it, and explain what it takes to turn your TV and set-top box into a powerful HD and 4K digital video recorder.
Recording identical to the original, even in HD and Ultra HD
The PVR present in tvip s-box v.412 has two main functions: recording of programs tuned by the internal tuner (TNT and possibly SAT) and Timeshift which instead serves to momentarily stop the program you are watching, answer a phone call or have dinner, and resume it later from the same point without missing a single scene.
The PVR records the digital audio/video stream as tuned by the tvip s-box v.412 and displays it on the TV screen, without any further conversion or processing. This means that the audio and video quality is the same as the original program. In addition to audio and video, the recording also includes subtitles, teletext, and information about the individual program.
It's important to know that the USB ports on many TVs and set-top boxes don't provide enough power to run mechanical hard drives, especially when the magnetic platters are spinning. Sometimes, the fault lies with the USB cable , which fails to carry the necessary current. But most of the time, the limit lies in the power circuits of TVs and set-top boxes, which are often undersized, especially in cheaper models.
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Recordings prohibited or limited with pay channels
To combat piracy, some TVs require a key or hard drive of at least 160 GB specifically dedicated to the PVR, i.e. formatted, partitioned and encrypted for use only on that specific device.
On certified decoders (tvip s-box v.412) it is often forbidden to record encrypted channels like on TNT, especially when decoding requires the use of a CAM CI+ module.
Even viewing recorded programs is sometimes only allowed on the device that created them to prevent them from being shared on the Internet.
How to configure PVR?
The PVR options and functions, usually already set by default and varying depending on the model and type of device, can be modified to make this function even more versatile and personalized.
Since these elements are often ignored or described superficially in user manuals, we decided to gather the most common ones and explain their meaning:
Formatting and Partition Selection
Performs the operation of formatting the memory unit by selecting one of the supported file systems (e.g.: FAT32 or NTFS). It also allows viewing technical data (free/occupied/available space/etc.) and operating mode (e.g.: DVR/REC and/or TS/TMS - Recording and/or Timeshift - function explained later). Some PVRs allow you to create two or more partitions for simultaneous recordings of two or more radio and TV channels.
Recording duration
Sets the default duration of manual recording (e.g.: 2 hours from pressing the REC button), which can be changed for each recording started in real time via the remote control (+/- hours/minutes);
Recording format
Some PVRs allow you to choose the recording format between PS (Program Stream, video only and single/multiple audio of the program), TS (Transport Stream videos, audio and other services such as teletext, subtitles, EPG, etc.) and TP (Transponder, all channels and services broadcast on the frequency of the selected channel).
Maximum file size
Set the maximum file length that will contain each individual recording. Beyond this limit (e.g., 1, 2, 3, or 4 GB), the recording will create a second file, then a third, and so on. During the editing phase, however, it is possible to combine the different parts of the recording (using PC software) to create a single file.
Timeshift mode
Programmed the Timeshift operating mode between manual and automatic (recording always active in the background which resets itself each time the channel is changed and which allows instant replay of a scene which has just happened).
Maximum Timeshift Duration
Defines the default maximum duration after which Timeshift will automatically stop (e.g. 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours). The "automatic" item has no time limit and allows Timeshift to be used until the dedicated or available space on the HDD/key is exhausted. In some decoders , the TS has a predetermined duration (e.g. 30 minutes) and cannot be modified.
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Instant or scheduled recording
The PVR supports both manual and scheduled recording. In the first case, simply tune in to the desired channel, press the record button on the remote control , and set or change the default duration (e.g., 2 hours or until the end of the program).
To record an event that will soon be broadcast, the timer must instead be programmed, either manually from the OSD menu or directly from the EPG guide.
In this case, all the elements in the Timer tab will be automatically filled in based on the information given in the guide and booking will be easier and faster.
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Snack break? Try Timeshift
Timeshift (TS) uses a similar mechanism to recording, you activate and configure the menu as we have just seen and is activated by pressing the PAUSE (II) or TS button on the remote control.
Once the program is "frozen," the TS automatically starts recording. At the end of the snack or phone call, simply press the same button (or PLAY) a second time to review what has been recorded up to that moment from the pause point. That is, on a delayed basis, while the decoder continues to record the program "live" without being disturbed.
Timeshift can be activated multiple times during a single broadcast, and in many cases, you can also replay a scene that just aired, skip forward to skip the commercial, and return to the "live" point with the REW and FWD keys. Replay and fast or slow motion (slow motion) sometimes even work during recording so you can replay it from the beginning even if it hasn't finished yet.
Timeshift in automatic mode does not block viewing until PAUSE/II/TS is pressed. However, it allows you to silently record the on-air program to allow replay of a scene at any time. When you change channels, the recording stops, is canceled, and a new one starts on the newly selected channel to prepare the tvip s-box v.412 for a new smart pause or instant replay.
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Recording a TV show with your TVIP S-Box v.412: View and export recordings
To view recordings, there is a special submenu, often accessible from a dedicated button on the remote control. The screen also displays various additional information such as the date and time of the start/end of the recording, the space occupied, the program title, etc.
Usually, you can change the name of the files (e.g. from "Rai1_22072021_2130" to "SerieDoc"), delete it and protect it with a PIN code to prevent children from seeing it.
The PVR is not limited to recording programs transmitted via satellite, terrestrial and fiber, but also allows you to watch a program already broadcast from the beginning, to archive the contents of the tvip s-box v.412 catalog , to interrupt and resume a program if necessary (time difference).
The tvip s-box v.412 allows you to record multiple channels and content at the same time, to be viewed on the main TV, secondary boxes, mobile devices and computers . For security reasons, recordings cannot be exported, edited or converted to other formats.
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Conclusion
PVR is a set of features present on tvip s-box v.412, useful for recording a TV show with your tvip s-box v.412. We believe that with this guide you will no longer have any problems with recording and replaying your favorite shows. Contact us on the e-deposit for more information.
