Toshiba D-VR4XSU owner manual Read this before recording on disc, Types of disc, Recording modes

Recording

Read this before recording on disc

This section explains information on disc before recording. Read it before attempting to record.

NOTE:

If a power failure occurs or the AC cord plug is disconnected, the pro- gram being recorded will be lost, or the disc may not be playable when perform recording, editing, initializ- ing, finalizing or any other function. Manufacturer cannot guarantee the loss of program or disc occurrence. To start recording again, re-format the disc or use a new disc and follow the instruction on recording.

NOTES:

Recording time can change for the following reasons.

•When image quality is poor as dur- ing poor TV reception.

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

•When the video is followed with re- cordings of still images or just au- dio.

Types of disc

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

DVD-RAM/-RW (VR mode)

•This mode involves multiple editing functions.

•Various editing options using a created Playlist.

DVD-RW (Video mode)/-R

• Simple editing (renaming titles).

For more information on recording format, see “Recording for-

mat” (page 10).

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), re- cording time varies according to the recorded content.

To know the correct recording time, stop recording and check the me- dia information. (See page 33.)

Disc remaining time

VR mode

•Recording is possible as long as there is available space on the disc. (Finalized discs can be recorded by cancelling the finalization, see “Undo Finalize” on page 30.)

•Erasing unnecessary title frees up available space on the disc. (Titles can be erased from finalized discs by cancelling the finalization. See “Undo Finalize” on page 30.)

NOTE:

Because of characteristics peculiar to digital video compression technol- ogy, scenes with fast motion may appear as a matrix of larger blocks.

The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other materials, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.

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Video mode

•Up until the disc is finalized, recording is possible as long as there is available space on the disc. (Once the disc has been finalized, addi- tional recording and erasing are not possible.)

•The remaining time cannot be increased nor overwrite the recorded title.

•Titles cannot be erased nor overwrite the recorded titles.

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