Recording Modes

Maximum recording time for each recording mode

You can specify a recording mode according to the intended use. Setting the video to a high picture quality shortens the
maximum recording time, while setting to a lower picture quality lengthens the recording time.
Refer to the following table for the maximum recording time in the respective modes. All figures shown in the table are
approximate values.
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Recording
Mode
Quality BD (Single-
sided, Single
Layer)
BD (Single-
sided, Dual
Layer)
DVD (Single-
sided, Single
Layer)
DVD (Single-
sided, Dual
Layer)
HDD (500 GB)
(*1)
DR HD 1.9 hours 3.8 hours - - 40 hours (*2)
AF 4 hours 8 hours - - 80 hours
AN 6 hours 12 hours - - 126 hours
AL 9 hours 18 hours - - 189 hours
AE 12 hours 24 hours - - 252 hours
XP SD 5.25 hours 10.5 hours 1 hours 1.7 hours 110 hours
SP 10.5 hours 21 hours 2 hours 3.5 hours 222 hours
LP 21 hours 42 hours 4 hours 7.1 hours 442 hours
EP 42 hours 84 hours 8 hours 14.3 hours 887 hours
*1 :If the HDD capacity is 320 GB (SR-HD1350), the recording time will be about 0.6 times the value stated.
*2 :An estimated figure when HDV is imported.
Memo:
vDR mode
Abbreviation for Direct Recording. Videos are recorded in the original picture quality.
vAF/AN/XP/SP mode
Recommended for recording images with fast motion, such as sports videos.
vThe AF/AN mode record images at the high-quality HD level.
vThe XP/SP modes record images at the high-quality SD level.
vAL/AE/LP mode
Recommended for recording images with slow motion and little contrast, such as dramas.
vAL/AE mode records images at the low-quality HD level.
vLP mode records images at the low-quality SD level.
vEP mode
Recommended for recording images with sharp outlines, such as animation videos, and when the recordable time (remaining
time) is limited.
vYou can change the recording mode by pressing the [OPTION] button on the remote control unit while playback, dubbing or
editing is not in progress.
① Press the [OPTION] button on the remote control unit
② Select “RECORDING MODE”, and press the [OK] button on the remote control unit
③ Select “RECORDING MODE” to which you want to change, and press the [OK] button on the remote control unit
vThere may be cases where it is not possible to record up to the maximum recording time as indicated in the table due to the
limitations of the BD standards.
Dubbing/Importing
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