DVD Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This recorder can record on various discs types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 28).

•Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 43). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 56).

zHint

To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 86).

Notes

•Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder turned on. The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished.

•This recorder records at ×1 speed.

•This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.

Recording mode

Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight 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 Extended Play mode (SEP) 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 mode

Recording time

 

 

(minute)

 

 

HQ (High quality)

60

 

 

 

HSP

R

90

 

 

SP (Standard mode)

120

 

 

 

LSP

r

150

 

 

 

LP

r

180

 

 

 

EP

r

240

 

 

 

SLP

r

360

 

 

SEP (Long duration)

480

 

 

 

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 in the front panel display. If there is noise in the stereo program, press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator disappears from 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 97).

Recording DVD

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