Identify the finished item precisely
Tvheadend's finished-recording view exposes recorded items and details such as duration, file size and schedule information. Start by selecting the intended authorised recording and comparing its title, channel and time with the original request. A familiar title alone can refer to several broadcasts or editions.
Record the server version and the purpose of the handover: local review, a permitted archive copy or release of server space. Software controls do not grant permission to retain or redistribute programme content. Keep the scope tied to material you may record and handle, and avoid copying a whole collection when only one item is required.
Review the result before calling it accepted
A completed status indicates the recorder's state; it does not by itself establish that the entire intended programme is present and useful. Inspect the available duration and file-size information, then perform a local playback review on the intended client if the task requires it.
Check the beginning, a middle point and the end against the expected content. If the recording began late or ends early, preserve the details before changing schedules or deleting the result. No recording or playback test was performed for this guide, so these are proposed acceptance checks rather than a claim that any source has been captured successfully.
Verify the independent copy
The official documentation describes a Download action for selected finished recordings. Use the installed interface's appropriate download route when a permitted local copy is required. Record the selected item and destination, then verify that the resulting file exists and can be opened independently of the server view.
Compare the copy's identity and expected content rather than relying only on a browser's download notification. A saved file named after another broadcast is not a usable handover of the intended item. Keep the server original until the independent copy has met the required checks and any agreed retention decision has been made.
Treat Delete as a file action
The checked Tvheadend documentation states that deleting a selected finished recording removes its associated files as well as records. Do not use Delete as a cosmetic way to tidy a list while assuming the media remains on disk. Inspect the exact selection and confirmation before proceeding locally.
If the objective is to free space, include the verified copy and retention decision in the record before deletion. If the objective is merely to change presentation, find the applicable non-destructive workflow rather than guessing. Recheck the installed release's labels and behaviour because parts of the documentation include historical interface references. Completion means the intended recording and any retained copy have been identified and reviewed, with deletion consequences understood.
Questions answered
Does a completed status prove the whole programme is usable?
No. Review the intended content and relevant file details on the actual setup.
Is Delete only removing a finished-recording list entry?
The checked documentation says it also deletes associated files. Review selection and confirmation carefully.
Sources & further reading
Official references for the subjects discussed. Service terms and device software can change.