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Recording
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
≥You can record up to 99 titles on a disc (49 titles [+R]).
≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time
only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm (3
q) DVD-RAM
discs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.
≥Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will not
be overwritten.
≥If there is no space left on the recording disc, you will need to erase
unwanted titles (
l 21, 33) or use a new disc.
Preparation
≥Release protection (disc
l 30, cartridge l 30). [RAM]
≥Select an audio type you want to record. (
[1]
Press [
Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.
[2]
Insert a disc.
≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with the unit, format it
to ensure accurate recording (
[3]
Press [CH,
W, X] to select the channel.
To select with the numbered buttons:
Antenna Mode (Airwaves)
e.g.,
“5”: [0]
)[5]
“15”: [1]
)[5]
CableTV Mode (Cable)
e.g.,
“5”: [0]
)[0] )[5]
“15”: [0]
)[1] )[5]
“115”: [1]
)[1] )[5]
[4]
Press [REC MODE] to
select the recording
mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).
[5]
Press [
¥, REC] to start
recording.
≥You cannot change the channel or
recording mode during recording. You can change them while
recording is paused, but the subsequent material is recorded
as a separate title.
∫To pause recording
Press [
;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.)
≥Title is not split into separate titles.
≥You can also press [¥, REC] to restart recording.
∫To stop recording
Press [
∫, STOP].
≥Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped.
≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording
management information after recording finishes.
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
(Unit: hour)
≥Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may
become shorter than indicated.
° When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to
“EP-Extended Play (6H)” in the SETUP menu. (
The sound quality is lower compared to other recording modes
when using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.
Note
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be
possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this
case use EP (6H) mode.
FR (Flexible Recording mode
≥You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings.
Recording TV programs
Preparation
≥Press [DVD].
∫ Recording procedures
When recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R
≥When recording MTS broadcasts
- If you do not connect a cable TV box
Select “Main” or “Secondary Audio Program (SAP)” in “Select
MTS” in the SETUP menu (
- If you connect a cable TV box
Select “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.
≥The aspect ratio of the recorded image will be 4:3.
≥In order to play a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R
recorded using this unit on another playback source, the
disc must first be finalized (
SKIP/INDEX
SLOW/
SEARCH
REW
FF
PLAY
S
SCHEDULE
OPERATION
SELECT
DVD ERASE
REC
REC MODE
ADD/DLT
POWER
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
CM SKIP
CANCEL/RESET
VOLUME
CH
INPUT SELECT
STATUS
DISPLAY
AUDIO
TV
TV/VIDEO
VHS
DVD
TRACKING/V-LOCK
SUB MENU
DVD/VHS POWER
VCR Plus+
DUBBING
VHS
DVD
CREATE
CHAPTER VCR/TV
JET REW
REC
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
STATUS
CH
TV
TV/VIDEO
DVD
VCR/TV
VCR/TV
DVD
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
STATUS
∫
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
TV/VIDEO
CH,
W, X
µ
DVD/VHS POWER
Í
;
CH,
W, X
AUDIO
AUDIO
REC MODE
REC MODE
Numbered
buttons
∫ Recording modes and approximate
recording times
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
+R
(4.7 GB)
Single-sided
(4.7 GB)
Double-sided
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality)
1
2
1
SP (Normal)
2
4
2
LP (Long play)
4
8
4
EP (Extra long play)
8 (6
°
)
16 (12
°
)
8 (6
°
)
Remaining time on the disc
REC
EP (6H)
°
EP (8H)
LP
SP
XP
Pic
ture qualit
y
Recording time
DVD
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