Sharp DV-RW2U manual About Recording, Recording Time, Disc Remaining Time

About Recording

Recording Time

•The recording mode that can be set varies according to the recording format. Refer to the table below for the applicable recording mode.

Recording	Recordable Time	Recording format		Description
Mode		VR Mode	Video Mode
FINE	About 60 minutes	⋅	⋅	When you want to record
	(About 90 minutes)			high-quality images
SP	About 120 minutes	⋅	⋅	This is the standard
	(About 180 minutes)			recording mode
LP	About 240 minutes			When you want to record
	(About 300 minutes)	⋅	⋅	for a long period of time
				with slightly lower image
				quality
EP	About 360 minutes	⋅		When you want to place
				priority on recording time

•Recordable time is based on the recording time when using a 4.7 GB disc. Since recording capacity varies according to the recorded material, there may be times where there is much more disc space remaining on the disc when recording is completed.

•Values for recording time shown in parentheses ( ) indicate the time of Exact Rec. function. (A recordable time of about 300 minutes in the LP mode is the recordable time in the VR mode.)

*Since recording by DVD is performed using VBR (variable bit rate, refer to the section on VBR Control on page 103) with the exception of some recording modes, recording time varies according to the recorded material.

•Recordable time may be shorter than that indicated above in the case of recording material of poor image quality such as broadcasts from televisions with poor reception.

•The total of recording time and remaining time may not always agree with the recordable time of the recording mode.

•Block-like images may become conspicuous during scenes containing rapid movement due to the characteristics of digital image compression technology.

Disc Remaining Time

˝VR Mode

•Additional recordings can be made as long as there is available space on the disc. (Additional recordings can also be made after the disc is finalized.)

•Erasing unnecessary original recordings (page 71) lets you increase the remaining time on the disc. (The disc can also be erased after it has been finalized.)

˝Video Mode

•Additional recordings can be made with this recorder provided there is available space on the disc until the disc is finalized. (Additional recordings and erasure cannot be performed once the disc has been finalized.)

•The remaining time cannot be returned to the status prior to recording, and recordings cannot be overwritten.

•The “Erase Title” editing function is for not displaying unnecessary titles. The available disc space does not increase. (In the case of DVD-RW discs, available disc space can be increased only by erasing the last title provided the disc has not yet been finalized.)

Cautions Regarding Recording

˝When Recording in the Video Mode

•Since images are recorded in 30 second units (1 minute units in the LP mode), images may be recorded briefly after recording has been stopped.

•When recording onto a DVD-R disc, press ÆREC twice. If ÆREC is only pressed once, recording will be paused. Recording starts when ÆREC is pressed again. (The procedure for starting a recording can be changed (page 86)).

˝Always Make Sure to Test Record First

•Make a test recording with a DVD-RW disc (VR mode) first before making any important recordings to confirm whether or not the recorded material is recorded properly.

˝Compensation for Recordings

•In the event a recording is unable to be made due to a problem with this recorder or a disc, or due to an external factor such as a power failure or condensation of moisture and so forth, the manufacturer is not responsible for compensation for unrecorded contents or incidental damages.

˝Be Careful of Scratches and Dust

•DVD-R and DVD-RW discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be recorded, or important data recorded may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe place.

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