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Aspect ratio(video mode)
DVD-RW
DVD-R
To set the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVD-R/RW
disc.
4:3:
Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3.
16:9:
Fixes the aspect ratio at 16:9.
Note
• When the bit rate on “AV record quality” is set to “1.0(Mbps)”
or “1.4(Mbps)”, pictures are recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio even
if “16:9” is selected.
DVD compatible mode
DVD-R
DVD-RW
HDD
DVD-RAM
To set whether or not recording is to be performed in the
format for which recording is allowed by the DVD-Video
standard (video, audio and other data) during recording.
This selection is important for contents when recorded on
this recorder, if they will be copied to DVD-R/RW.
Off:
For recording of contents which will not be copied to
DVD-R/RW.
Both the left and right channel sounds are recorded.
When recording directly on a DVD-R/RW disc, this is
ineffective. The recorder will automatically regard this
as “On (Mode
I
),” and record sound of the main
channel only in stereo. Select “On (Mode
I
)” or “On
(Mode
II
)” for a DVD-R/RW recording.
On (Mode
I
):
Records sound of the left channel only in stereo.
On (Mode
II
):
Records sound of the right channel only in stereo.
Notes
• When you select the manual rate of the picture quality
between 3.0 and 3.8 and set this mode to “On (Mode
I
)” or
“On (Mode
II
)”, the picture quality may become lower than
when you set this mode to “Off”.
• You can change the setting from the Quick Menu.
• It is no use to make this selection when dubbing. Select
when recording.
DVD-Video:CHP create
DVD-RW
DVD-R
To set whether chapters are to be automatically created
at a selected interval during DVD-R/RW recording.
Off:
Chapters are not set.
5 min. : 10 min. : 15 min. : 20 min.
To set the interval at which chapters are automatically
created to 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes.
Note
• The number of chapters has the upper limit, which varies
depending on the disc condition. If the number reaches it,
no more chapters are created.
Relay recording
HDD
DVD-RAM
Turn on or off a function that makes a recording
automatically onto the HDD when the remaining space of
a DVD-RAM disc is Reduced to less than 10 minutes or
when a disc is not loaded.
Off:
Deactivates this function.
On:
Activates this function.
Notes
• The Relay recording does not function during the Rate
conversion dubbing or Line-U dubbing.
• Even if you set “Relay recording” to “Off”, A-B programmed
recording will be performed on the HDD.
• During playback of the HDD when you start Relay
recording and the “CONTENT MENU” is displayed,
playback stops.
• During Relay recording, HDD Title Playback is not
available.
• When the remaining space on the HDD is small, Relay
recording does not function.
• Time slip function (
page 65) is not possible while “On”
is selected.
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