Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments. The maximum duration is six hours.

(normal recording)

The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the power does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder during recording, the recorder continues to record until the time counter runs out.

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode.

Adjusting the recording picture quality and size

You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size.

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OPTIONS

1 Before recording starts, press OPTIONS to select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER.

2 Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

Example: Rec NR

“Rec Mode”:

Selects the recording mode for the desired recording time and picture quality. For more information, see “Recording mode” on page 35.

“DVD Rec. Picture Size”:

Sets the picture size of the programme to be recorded.

•4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3.

•16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode).

“DVD Rec. Picture Size” works with DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, SP, LSP, or ESP. For all other recording modes, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.”

For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture size is recorded regardless of the setting. For example, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “DVD Rec. Picture Size” is set to “4:3.”

For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.”

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