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Read this before recording on disc
Types of disc
You can use DVD-RAM, DVD-RW/R and DVD+RW/R discs to record
video.
DVD-RAM/-RW (VR mode)
• This mode involves multiple editing functions.
DVD-RW/-R (Video mode), DVD+RW/+R
• Simple editing (renaming titles).
For more information on recording format, see “Recording for-
mat” (see page 11).
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 31.)
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 “Unfinalize” on page 24.)
• Erasing unnecessary title frees up available space on the disc. (Titles
can be erased from finalized discs by first undoing the finalization.
See “Unfinalize” on page 24.)
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 can recorded title be
overwritten.
• Titles cannot be erased nor can recorded titles be overwritten.
This section explains what you must
know to record onto a disc. Read it be-
fore attempting to record.
NOTE:
A power failures is occured or the AC
cord plug be disconnected while re-
cording, editing, initializing, finalizing
or any other function, the program
being recorded will be lost or the disc
may not be playable. Manufacturer
cannot guarantee against loss of pro-
gram or disc. To start recording again,
re-format the disc or use a new disc
and follow the instruction on record-
ing.
NOTES:
Recording time can change for the fol-
lowing reasons.
• When image quality is poor during
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.
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 technology,
scenes with fast motion may appear
as a matrix of larger blocks.
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of televi-
sion 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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