Toshiba RD-XV47KE manual Recordable Discs, Rec Mode

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If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or if you want to edit the disc after recording, use a rewritable DVD-RW / +RW type disc.

If you want to save recordings without any alteration, use a non-rewritable DVD-R / +R type disc.

Recordable Discs

•Discs that can be used with this unit: DVD-R: 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x DVD-RW: 2x or 4x

DVD+R: 1x-16x

DVD+RW: 1x-4x

•We strongly recommend for good recording quality: TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, MAXELL DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, SONY DVD+RW 4x

•Discs that have been tested and are proven to be compatible with this unit:

MAXELL DVD-R, TDK DVD-RW 2x, VERBATIM DVD-R 8x, JVC DVD-RW 4x VERBATIM DVD+R 8x

VERBATIM DVD+RW 4x

•Although DVD+RW / R discs are playable on other units without finalisation in most cases, it is recommended to finalise in order to stabilise the performance.

Disc type	Disc format	Functions
	Video mode	Playing back,
	Video	Limited recording,
	DVD-RW	Limited editing
	VR mode	Playing back,
	VR	Recording, Original /
	DVD-RW	Playlist editing
	Video mode	Playing back,
	DVD-R	Limited recording,
		Limited editing
	+VR mode	Playing back,
	DVD+RW	Limited recording,
		Limited editing
	+VR mode	Playing back,
	DVD+R	Limited recording,
		Limited editing

DVD players bearing the logo are capable of playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.

Rec Mode

You can select a Rec Mode among 5 options in DVD-RW / R, 4 options in DVD+RW / R. And the recordable time and the picture / audio quality of recorded material depends on the Rec Mode you select.

Disc size	Rec	Recording	Video / Sound
	Mode	time	Quality
	XP	18 min	✬✬✬✬✬	(good)
	SP	36 min	✬✬✬✬
8 cm Disc
	LP	72 min	✬✬✬
	EP	108 min	✬✬
	SLP	144 min	✬	(poor)
	(except +VR mode discs)
	XP	60 min	✬✬✬✬✬	(good)
	SP	120 min	✬✬✬✬
12 cm Disc
	LP	240 min	✬✬✬
	EP	360 min	✬✬
	SLP	480 min	✬	(poor)
	(except +VR mode discs)
	XP	34 hrs	✬✬✬✬✬	(good)
HDD	SP	68 hrs	✬✬✬✬
	LP	136 hrs	✬✬✬
(Internal)
	EP	204 hrs	✬✬
	SLP	272 hrs	✬	(poor)

To select the Rec Mode you prefer, press

[REC MODE]. The information of the selected media (internal HDD or DVD) will be displayed.

SP DVDHDD

Press [REC MODE] repeatedly to change the Rec Mode. The speed will be changed each time you press it with the following order:

XP SP LP

SLP EP

SLP mode is not available for +VR mode discs.

If DVD+RW / R were used for the Timer Programming with SLP mode, the Rec Mode will change to EP mode.

*The recording time is an estimate and actual recording time may differ.

*Audio and video quality of the content being recorded may degrade if the recording time becomes longer.

*If you press [DISPLAY], remaining recording time is displayed when the unit is in stop mode.

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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback

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