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Put Recorded TV Shows to iPad

You can watch a recorded TV show on the iPad as long as you have the video file in one of the iPad Video Formats. The iPad supports H.264 and MPEG-4 encoded files with one of the following file extensions: M4V, MP4 and MOV. You will need the Apple iTunes software to transfer recorded tv shows to iPad. Once it is synced then you can watch the recorded TV program on the iPad's 9.7 in. LED-backlit widescreen display.

If the TV shows format is not compatible with iPad, you need to Convert TV Shows to iPad formats first.

How to Transfer Recorded TV Shows to iPad?

Step 1: Add TV shows to iTunes

Launch the iTunes software on your computer. Go to the "File" menu, and click "Add File to Library" or "Add to Library" option. Find and select the video file for the TV program you have saved on computer's hard drive. The iTunes software will add it to your video library.

Step 2: Connect iPad to Computer

Connect the iPad to your computer via the Apple USB cable. Wait for iTunes to detect your device. Select the iPad label from the left column of the iTunes window under the "Devices" panel. Go to the "Movies" tab, and check the box for the TV show or programs you want to sync. Alternatively, you can choose to sync all videos by choosing the appropriate option.

Step 3: Sync Recorded TV Shows to iPad

Click the "Apply" button at the bottom right corner of the window. It will begin to backup and transfer recorded tv shows to iPad. It may take several minutes to sync as some video files can be quite large.

It's no doubt in your mind about how to put recorded tv shows to iPad, isn't it? Try it now.

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