The LG RHT497H belongs to the second generation of LG digital Freeview+ DVD recorders with built-in hard disk drive (HDD). It can receive over 40 digital Freeview channels and pause, play and rewind live TV at the touch of a button thanks to advanced timeshift functionality - allowing users to step in and out of the action. Its 160GB hard drive capacity provides up to 477 hours of recording time. An eight-day programme guide allows planning recordings up to a week in advance.