Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8).

•Use the Title List to check the available recording time for the disc (page 33). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can erase titles to free up disc space (page 63).

zHints

•Up to 49 titles can be recorded on a DVD+RW or DVD+R. For other recordable discs, 99 titles.

•When using a DVD+RW, you can overwrite a previously recorded title (page 49).

•You can select the picture size to be recorded on DVD- RWs (VR mode). Select [4:3] or [16:9] for [Rec Aspect Ratio] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 82).

Recording mode

Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has four different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need. For example, if picture quality is your top priority, select the High Quality mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority, Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible choice.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

Note that the recording time in the following table is an approximate guide.

Recording mode

 

Recording time

 

 

(minute)

 

 

 

HQ (High quality)

 

60

 

 

 

SP (Standard mode)

R

120

 

 

 

EP

r

240

 

 

 

SLP (Long duration)

 

360

 

 

 

Notes

•Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time.

–Recording a programme with poor reception, or a programme or video source of low picture quality.

–Recording on a disc that has already been edited.

–Recording only a still picture or just sound.

•The available remaining recording time displayed is an estimate and the actual time may differ.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

This recorder can receive and record stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system.

Before you start recording bilingual programmes,

press the (audio) button repeatedly to select the audio channel (Main+Sub, Main, or Sub). The selected channel is displayed on the TV screen and applied to the recording. For timer recordings, “Main+Sub” is automatically selected. Note that you cannot switch the audio channel while recording.

ZWEITON (German stereo) system

When a stereo or bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received, “ST” or “BIL” appears in the front panel display.

NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the front panel display.

To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set [NICAM/Standard] of [Channel Settings] in [Settings] Setup to on (default). If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set [NICAM/Standard] to off (see “[Channel Settings]” on page 75).

zHints

•When playing on other DVD equipment, you may not be able to switch between the main and sub sounds for bilingual programmes. Select either “Main” or “Sub” before you start recording if you plan to play the disc on other DVD equipment.

•You can switch the audio channel and select the speaker output (page 89).

Recording

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