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06Recording

Chapter 6

Recording

Read this before recording on disc

This section explains things you must know to record onto a disc. Read it before attempting to record.

Types of disc

You can use DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video.

DVD-RW discs

¥Ver 1.1/1.2 discs can be formatted for recording in either of the two modes: the VR mode or the Video mode. Ver.1.0 discs can only be formatted for recording in the VR mode.

¥High quality images and sound can be repeatedly recorded about 1,000 times.

¥A disc formatted in the VR mode can have as many as 99 original titles and playlist titles each. Discs formatted in the Video mode can have up to 99 original titles.

DVD-R discs

¥Discs can only be recorded in the Video mode.

¥Discs can be recorded only once.

¥Up to 99 titles can be created.

For more information on recording format, see “Recording format” (page 10).

Notes on recording in the Video mode

¥The Video mode cannot be selected for Ver. 1.0 DVD-RW discs.

¥The remaining available area on the disc decreases as recording progresses. Additional contents can be recorded in the remaining time area, but it cannot be overwritten into the recorded area.

¥To format a new DVD-RW in the Video mode, set the automatic format feature to the Video mode. (See page 27.)

Note

¥Should a power failure occur or should the AC cord plug be disconnected while recording, editing, initializing, finalizing or any other function, the program being recorded will be lost or the disc may not be playable. We can not guarantee against loss of program or disc should this occur. To start recording again, re-format the disc or use a new disc and follow the instruction on recording.

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Recording modes

There are 4 modes for recording on disc. Recording time and quality vary according to mode.

Recording

Recording time

Quality

mode

 

 

XP

Approx. 60 min*

Can record high quality

 

 

images.

SP

Approx. 120 min

Can record normal

 

 

quality images.

 

 

 

LP

Approx. 240 min

Quality deteriorates

 

 

slightly, but recording

 

 

time is longer.

 

 

 

SLP

Approx. 360 min

Recording time is

 

 

prioritized over quality.

 

 

 

¥ Recording time above is based on a 4.7GB disc.

Since DVD recording is performed using VBR (Variable Bit Rate), recording time varies according to the recorded content.

To know the correct recording time, stop recording and check the media information. (See page 35.)

*Approximately 60 mins. is theoretical (when recording continues at the maximum bit-rate). For this recorder to use VBR recording the remaining recordable time should show around 80 mins. after initialization. Note that the actual recordable time depends on what is being recorded.

Note

¥Recording time can change for the following reasons.

-When image quality is poor as during poor TV reception.

-When recording on a disc that has been edited before.

-When the video is followed with recordings of still images or just audio.

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Contents DVR-RT500DVR-RT300 Information to User Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityEquipment Important Safety Instructions When YOU Experience the Above Conditions POWER-CORD CautionMoisture will Condense on the Unit in the FOLLOW- ING Cases We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Contents Recording EditingDubbing Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesChapter Discs which can be played back Before you start Discs on which video can be recorded Recording formatDVD-RW DVD-RWhen recording in the VR mode When recording in the Video modeBefore you start Disc playback in other playersControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Rear panelControls and displays Display window SP/SLPDVD VCRCLEAR/CANCEL Controls and displays Remote controlAUDIO/AUDIO Select Using the remote control Remote control basicsPower Source To USE AC Power SourceConnecting up Connecting up ChapterAntenna connection Antenna to DVD/VCR ConnectionDVD/VCR to TV Connection Connecting upTo DVR/VCR Allows Connecting up Catvcable TV connectionsPrevents Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the Catv mode Connect to a TV with Audio/Video output Connecting up Connections with the TV or audio componentConnect to a TV with S-Video output for DVD/CD playback Connecting the optical digital cable for DVD/CD playback Connect to a stereo amplifier with audio outputStereo Amplifier Built-in decoderAuto clock setting Setting the video channelGetting started Getting started ChapterGetting started Using the Setup MenuEnter Getting started Setting the language OSD LanguageDVD Menu AudioGetting started Setting the parental control To cancel the locked parental control levelTemporarily cancelling parental control Selecting parental controlGetting started Setting the clock Clock manuallyAuto Clock Standard Time Time zoneGetting started Setting the disc ReformatNEW Disc Format You can format, protect, or finalize a discProtect Disc FinalizeUndo Finalize Setting the screen Still ModeDimmer Brightness of the display window DISPLAY/CALL Turning the screen display on or OFFSetting the image quality Setting the audioLINE1 INPUT/LINE2 Input BrightnessSetting the recording Getting started Setting the channel Setting other itemsTV/CATV Select Auto CH MemoryPlayback procedure PlaybackPlayback Chapter Press Play to start playback Press Stop to end playbackPress Title MENU. The title menu will appear Playback Playback by selecting a titlePress or to select the title you want to playback Playback Checking media information Press DISPLAY/CALL. Media information will appearPlayback Special playback Locating a specific scene Playback Commercial skip / Locating a specific sceneCommercial skip Playback Repeat playback One touch repeatRepeat playback ChapterPlayback Title selection / DVD menu Title selectionDVD menu Press / or / to select the desired titleChanging angles Playback Changing angles / ZoomingZooming Playback Changing soundtrack language / Sub- titles Changing soundtrack languageTurning the subtitles On and Off Changing the subtitle languagePlayback CD Track Info screen Playing back a selected trackExcluding specified track Press Title MENU/TOP MenuPlayback Random, repeat and program play Using the Browser screen When the file to be displayed is selectedPlayback MP3/WMA/JPEG playback Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG CD playbackPlayback Playing back MP3/WMA filesMP3 CD WMA CDPlaying back Jpeg files Jpeg CDPress or to select Jpeg file Press Enter to play the selected picturePlayback Progressive scan Different scanning modesPress Play to start playback Interlaced scanPlayback Loading and unloading a cassette tape LoadingUnloading Tape speed and maximum recording timeForward/Reverse picture search mode Playback Cassette tape playbackTo stop playback To rewind the tape or forward it rapidlyAdjusting tracking condition Picture searchStill picture Slow motionZero Return function Playback Zero Return function / Video index search systemVideo index search system Recording Recording ChapterRead this before recording on disc Types of discDisc remaining time RecordingImages that cannot be recorded Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the recording mode Recording Recording a TV programCatv Cable TV channelsAuto Rewind feature Press RECTo stop recording To stop recording temporarilyRecording One-touch Timer Recording OTR To cancel OTRExample Seconds Press Recording timeChecking the channel setup to use the VCR Plus+ system What is the VCR Plus+ programming system?Recording VCR Plus+ programming system Setting the timer program using the VCR Plus+ system Timer recording Checking or changing the timer recordingCase timer programs-overlap Setting timer recording PreparationPress Setup Setup Menu screen will appearPress or to select Timer REC SET Press or to select NEW and press EnterSelect OK and press Enter Press or to select REC Mode and pressRecording Output selection Recording Stereo recording and playbackOutput Sound Heard on Selection Both Speakers Editing Chapter EditingEditing the disc Creating a playlist Editing Editing a playlistWill be used as the base of a playlist Editing Changing a title nameKeyboard screen will appear Use the keyboard screen to enter the title nameErasing a scene Edit title Edit Title screen appearsAdjust the start and end points Check the erased scenesCombining the title Erasing a playlist Selected playlist will be erasedEditing Editing an original title Adding a chapter markIf you want to continue to add chapter marks, repeat step Changing an original title name Combining chaptersTo continue erasing chapter marks, repeat steps Then the Edit Title screen will appear ¥ By selecting ÒNOÓ, the title menu appearsErasing an original title Editing Changing a disc name Changing a disc namePress Title Menu to display the title menu Press To display the editing menuUsing the keyboard screen Clear Dubbing Chapter DubbingDubbing a tape onto a disc Dubbing Dubbing a disc onto a tape Dubbing only the specified titles or the playlistDubbing Dubbing using other equipment When a video is recorded using this unitYou can connect another VCR or camcorder for dubbing Press Input Select and set the channel to L2 orLanguage code list Setting Appearance 169Additional information Additional information ChapterFeature that automatically sets the internal clock Additional information GlossaryPlayback that repeats between two set points, a and B Cable televisionAdditional information User-created titles based on each original titleProgram recorded on a disc is called a ÒtitleÓ Song on a music CD is called a ÒtrackÓAdditional information Error/Warning message list Switching to Interlace Disc Error C306Cannot Record Protected ImageAdditional information Troubleshooting DVD/VCROther Patible in order to play the discCleaning the pickup lens Additional information Handling discsStoring discs Damaged discsAdditional information Video head cleaning Hints on installationMoving the recorder Video head cloggingAdditional information Specifications AccessoriesGeneral VCR sectionPioneer Corporation Pioneer Electronics USA INCPioneer Electronics of CANADA, INC Pioneer Europe NV
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