Re: topfield queries

Trevor Wright wrote:
> I'm thinking of buying a Topfield. I've had a look at forums etc
> and even downloaded the manual but the more I read, the more
> confused I become. I'd be grateful if anyone could answer the
> following questions which I guess are naive in the extreme.
>
> When you save recordings on the hard drive, can they be archived in
> different folders?

Yes.

> Can they be marked as do-not-delete-by-accident?

No. (Though it may be that there is a TAP to do this, or perhaps one
will become available - I don't know).

> If I connect it right (NOT involving my PC) can I record onto a DVD
> recorder off air?

Yes, but you will be recording the decoded video signal rather than
the digitally transmitted signal, so it won't be as good as what you
play back from the Topfield's own hard disk.

> Can I record from the hard drive to a DVD recorder?

As previous answer.

> Ditto to a VCR?

As previous answer.

> Can I connect it to both a DVDR and VCR at the same time? (Not to
> use simultaneously but so both are available).

Yes, though there are only two Scarts, so you will have to do some
switching or pass-through, depending on your kit.

André Coutanche



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