Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs.

When recording a digital channel, only the selected audio can be recorded. When recording with the timer, “Stream 1” is usually recorded (page 35).

Stereo programs

When a stereo program is received, the “STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel display. If there is noise in the stereo program, press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO” appears on the TV screen. The sound will be recorded in monaural but with less noise.

SAP (Second Audio Program)

When a SAP is received, the “SAP” indicator lights up in the front panel display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” of “Audio” to “SAP” in the “Setup” display (page 81).

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected.

Copy controlRecordable discs
signals

 

 

 

 

 

Copy-Free

+RW -RWVR-RWVideo

 

 

+R

-RVR-RVideo

 

 

 

Copy-Once

-RWVR

 

 

Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

 

-RVR

 

 

Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*

 

 

 

Copy-Never

None

 

 

 

 

*The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment (page 12).

Formatting a new disc

New, unformatted discs are automatically formatted when first inserted in the recorder. For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs (page 12).

Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features” setup (page 84).

Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode. To format in VR mode, change the recording format using the “Disc Setting” display (page 68).

Notes

You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R.

You can change the recording format on DVD-RWs by reformatting (page 68).

You cannot change the recording format on used DVD- Rs.

The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode unless you first format the discs in VR mode.

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