Recording
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Recording Formats

Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a
disc that best fi ts your preference. When you insert an unused disc,
the following message appears.
• DVD-RAM : Use after formatting the disc.
• DVD±RW/+R : Use after initializing the disc.
When using a DVD-RW disc, you can change the V or VR mode.
Refer to Formatting a Disc on page 80.
• DVD-R : Initializing the disc is unnecessary.

DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode)

• This mode involves multiple editing functions (such as deletion of the
whole title, partial deletion of a title, etc.).
• Various editing options using a created Playlist.

DVD-RW(Video mode)/-R

• Chapters will be created automatically when you fi nalize recording on
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs in Video mode.
• Simple editing (erasing titles/changing title name).

DVD+RW

• You can also make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them
using the Chapter Edit menu. (see pages 73~74)
You can initialize discs automatically using EZ REC MODE.
(See page 64)
Recording Mode
With the unit in Stop mode, select one of four recording modes by
pressing the REC SPEED button repeatedly for the desired recording
time and picture quality.
In general, picture quality improves as the recording time decreases.
In AUTO mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted
automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of
the timer recording. You can select only one mode from XP, SP, LP
and EP for timer recording.
Mode Characteristic Recording Times Data
Rates
XP
(high quality mode)
Select when the video
quality is important.
Approx. 1 hour
about 8 Mbps
SP
(standard quality mode)
Select to record in
standard quality.
Approx. 2 hours
about 4 Mbps
LP
(long recording mode)
Select when a long
recording time is
required.
Approx. 4 hours
about 2 Mbps
EP
(extended mode)
Select when a long
recording time is
required.
Approx. 6 hours/
about 1.2 Mbps
Approx. 8 hours/
about 0.8 Mbps
AUTO For timer recording only
see pages 62~63.
Approx 1 to 8 hours
Approx 0.8 to 8Mbps
• The dual layer DVD±Rs have approximately double the capacity of
single layer DVD±Rs. (See page 40.)
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DVD±RW/+R
NO
Yes
Uninitalized Disc
Do you want to initialize this disc?
DVD-RAM
NO
Yes
Unformatted Disc
Do you want to format this disc?
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