Recording
Restrictions on video recording
•You cannot record
•Video that is
•When recording a TV broadcast or through an external input, you can display copy control information on screen. (see Displaying disc information
CPRM
CPRM is a copy protection system with scramble system regarding the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.
This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record
DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.
Recording equipment and copyright
Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rightowners.
•This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Setting the picture quality/recording time
VR mode Video mode
Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set the picture quality/recording time. There are four standard settings available, which allow you to choose a balance between picture quality and recording time.
It’s also possible to create a fifth, ‘manual’ setting for picture quality/recording time. Before you can select this, however, you will need to set the Manual Recording option in the Initial Settings menu (see Manual Recording on page 82).
REC MODE
•Press REC MODE (remote or front panel) repeatedly to select a recording setting.
•FINE – Fine picture quality
•SP – Standard play
•LP – Long play
•EP – Extended play
•MN – Manual (available only when manual recording is on)
The setting is indicated in the front panel display, and shown
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