SETTINGS FOR A RECORDING

Recording Audio Select (XP)

Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode

 

Recording

You can enjoy high quality sound recording. This function works only when the recording mode is set at XP.

1)Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General

Setting”, then press [ENTER].

2)Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press [ENTER].

“Recording” menu will appear.

3)Use [K / L] to select “Recording Audio Select (XP)”, then press [ENTER].

4)Use [K / L] to select “PCM” or “Dolby Digital”, then press [ENTER].

Recording Audio Select (XP)

PCM

Dolby Digital

PCM:

Records PCM audio for the best quality sound.

Dolby Digital:

Records Dolby Digital audio for good quality sound.

5) Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

“PCM” stands for Pulse Code Modulation. It changes analog sound to digital sound without compressing audio data.

When the recording mode is set at other than XP, the unit records “Dolby Digital” audio automatically even if you selected “PCM”.

You can set aspect ratio for video mode recording.

1)Follow step 1 to 2 on “Recording Audio Select(XP)”.

2)Use [K / L] to select “Aspect Ratio (Video mode)”, then press [ENTER].

3)Use [K / L] to select your desired setting, then press [ENTER].

Aspect Ratio (Video mode)

Auto 4 : 3 16 : 9

Auto (default): It will be recorded with whichever the ratio that the program you started to record are broadcasted with.

4:3 : Recorded in the aspect ratio of 4:3.

16:9 : Recorded in the aspect ratio of 16:9.

4) Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

For DVD-RW VR mode, the image will be recorded in whichever the ratio that the program you record are broadcasted with, regardless of the “Aspect Ratio (Video mode)” setting.

For DVD+RW/+R, the image will always be recorded in aspect ratio of 4:3.

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Toshiba DVR620KU owner manual Settings for a Recording, Recording Audio Select XP, Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode, Pcm

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