Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

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

•Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 34). For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 64).

•Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 48).

zHint

Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder without affecting the recording even after recording starts.

Recording mode

Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has six 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. Note that the recording time in the following table is an approximate guide.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

I want to record with the best possible picture quality, so I’ll select HQ.

Recording modeRecording time

 

 

(minute)

 

 

HQ (High quality)

60

 

 

 

HSP

R

90

 

 

SP (Standard mode)

120

 

 

 

LP

r

180

 

 

 

EP

r

240

 

 

SLP (Long duration)

360

 

 

 

Note

Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time.

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

–Recording on a disc that has already been edited

–Recording only a still picture or just sound

Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs.

Stereo programs

When a stereo program is received, the “STEREO” indicator lights up on the front panel display. If there is noise in the stereo program, set “Auto Stereo” in Audio Setup to “Off” (page 76). The sound will be recorded in monaural but with less noise.

SAP (Second Audio Program)

When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the “SAP” indicator lights up on the front panel display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” in Audio Setup to “SAP” (page 76).

zHint

You can select the audio (main or SAP) while recording bilingual programs using the AUDIO button. This does not affect the recorded sound.

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder.

When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder continues to record but only a blank, grey colored screen will be recorded.

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