Pioneer DVR-RT501-S - Manual (Page 50)

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Recording 05
Read this before recording on disc
Types of disc
You can use DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video.
DVD-RW discs
• Ver 1.1/1.2 discs can be formatted for recording in either of the two
modes: the VR mode or the Video mode. Ver.1.0 discs can only be
formatted for recording in the VR mode.
• High quality images and sound can be repeatedly recorded about
1,000 times.
• A disc formatted in the VR mode can have as many as 99 original
titles and playlist titles each. Discs formatted in the Video mode
can have up to 99 original titles.
DVD-R discs
• Discs can only be recorded in the Video mode.
• Discs can be recorded only once.
• Up to 99 titles can be created.
For more information on recording format, see “Recording
format” (page 10).
Notes on recording in the Video mode
• The Video mode cannot be selected for Ver. 1.0 DVD-RW discs.
• The remaining available area on the disc decreases as recording
progresses. Additional contents can be recorded in the remaining
time area, but it cannot be overwritten into the recorded area.
• To format a new DVD-RW in the Video mode, set the automatic
format feature to the Video mode. (See page 23.)
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),
recording time varies according to the recorded content.
To know the correct recording time, stop recording and check the
media information. (See page 32.)
This section explains things you
must know to record onto a disc.
Read it before attempting to record.
NOTES:
Recording time can change for the
following reasons.
• When image quality is poor as
during poor TV reception.
• When recording on a disc that
has been edited before.
• When the video is followed with
recordings of still images or just
audio.
NOTE:
Should a power failure occur or
should the AC cord plug be
disconnected while recording,
editing, initializing, finalising or any
other function, the program being
recorded will be lost or the disc
may not be playable. Manufacturer
can not guarantee against loss of
program or disc should this occur.
Recording
mode
XP
SP
LP
EP
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 prioritised over
quality.
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