What does Time shifting mean?
Time shifting means viewing a presentation later than its current live moment. In a player it may refer to a temporary pause buffer, a source-provided delayed stream or another documented mechanism, so the exact implementation matters.
Why it matters
A temporary buffer can disappear when playback stops, the channel changes or the app closes. It should not be treated as a reliable stored recording unless the software explicitly provides that function. Source-side catch-up is another arrangement with its own availability window. Ask what the feature actually preserves and for how long before relying on it.
A practical example
For example, pausing a live channel for a few minutes may work during one session, yet reopening the app later may return directly to the live moment. The earlier buffer was not necessarily saved as a recording.
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Related terminology: Throughput, Time-shift channel.
For practical setup and troubleshooting, browse the journal or support guides.