Recording
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Read this before recording on disc

Types of disc

You can use DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video.

DVD-RAM/-RW (VR mode)

•This mode involves multiple editing functions.
•Various editing options using a created Playlist.

DVD-RW (Video mode)/-R

• Simple editing (renaming titles).
For more information on recording format, see “Recording for-
mat” (page 10).

Recording modes

There are 4 modes for recording on disc. Recording time and quality
vary according to mode.
•Recording time above is based on a 4.7GB disc.
Since DVD recording is performed using VBR (Variable Bit Rate), re-
cording time varies according to the recorded content.
To know the correct recording time, stop recording and check the me-
dia information. (See page 33.)

Disc remaining time

VR mode

•Recording is possible as long as there is available space on the disc.
(Finalized discs can be recorded by cancelling the finalization, see
“Undo Finalize” on page 30.)
•Erasing unnecessary title frees up available space on the disc. (Titles
can be erased from finalized discs by cancelling the finalization. See
“Undo Finalize” on page 30.)

Video mode

•Up until the disc is finalized, recording is possible as long as there is
available space on the disc. (Once the disc has been finalized, addi-
tional recording and erasing are not possible.)
•The remaining time cannot be increased nor overwrite the recorded
title.
•Titles cannot be erased nor overwrite the recorded titles.
This section explains information on
disc before recording. Read it before
attempting to record.
NOTES:
Recording time can change for the
following reasons.
•When image quality is poor as dur-
ing poor TV reception.
•When recording on a disc that has
been edited before.
•When the video is followed with re-
cordings of still images or just au-
dio.
NOTE:
If a power failure occurs or the AC
cord plug is disconnected, the pro-
gram being recorded will be lost, or
the disc may not be playable when
perform recording, editing, initializ-
ing, finalizing or any other function.
Manufacturer cannot guarantee the
loss of program or disc occurrence.
To star t recording again, re-format
the disc or use a new disc and follow
the instruction on recording.
Recording
mode
XP
SP
LP
SLP
Recording time
Approx. 60 min
Approx. 120 min
Approx. 240 min
Approx. 360 min
Quality
Can record high quality images.
Can record normal quality images.
Quality deteriorates slightly, but
recording time is longer.
Recording time is prioritized over
quality.
NOTE:
Because of characteristics peculiar
to digital video compression technol-
ogy, scenes with fast motion may
appear as a matrix of larger blocks.
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs and
other materials, is prohibited under
the Copyright Laws of the United
States and other countries, and
may subject you to civil and/or
criminal liability.
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