a content recording system receives signals broadcast from one or more satellites and / or one or more land - based transmitters . the received content is initially recorded on a rolling recording medium . upon actuation of a “ buy ” button or switch information pertaining to the selected content is displayed . upon a second actuation of a “ buy ” button or switch the selected content is transferred from the rolling recording medium to a permanent recording medium . the system automatically compensates owners of copyrights in the selected content upon permanent recording thereof .