RQT8009
15
Re
cord
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g
Recording television programs
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may
become shorter than indicated.
(Unit: hour)
When “Recording Time in EP Mode” is set to “EP (6H)” in the
SETUP menu.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6H)” than when using
“EP (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)
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
(8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space
with the best possible recording quality.
•
You can set when programming scheduled recordings.
•
All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.
Preparation
•
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit
the connections to this unit.
•
Turn the unit on.
•
It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double
sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
•
When using 8 cm (3
″
) DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3
″
) DVD-R, remove the
disc from the cartridge.
•
You can record up to 99 titles on one disc (
49 titles).
•
It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time
only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm (3
″
) DVD-RAM
discs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.
1
Press [
;
OPEN/CLOSE] to open the
tray and insert a disc.
•
Press the button again to close the tray.
2
Press [
1
2
CH] to select the channel.
•
Select the audio to be recorded (
➔
page 16).
3
Press [REC MODE] to select the
recording mode (XP, SP, LP, or EP).
4
Press [
*
REC] to start recording.
The elapsed time is shown on the display.
Recording will take place on free space on disc. Data will not
be overwritten.
•
You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording. You can change them while recording is paused,
but the material is recorded as a separate title.
Recording modes and approximate
recording times
Mode
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
+R
(4.7GB)
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 (Extended long
play)
8 (6 )
16 (12 )
8 (6 )
FR (Automatic mode
selection)
8 hours
maximum
8 hours
maximum for
one side
8 hours
maximum
REC
OPEN/CLOSE
IN2
CH
TV
ADD/DLT
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
REC MODE
ERASE
REC
POWER
F Rec
TIME SLIP
FUNCTIONS
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
VOLUME
CH
INPUT SELECT
STATUS
DISPLAY
SUB MENU
DVD POWER
TV/VIDEO
SETUP
CREATE
CHAPTER
SCHEDULE
CM SKIP
AUDIO
CANCEL
VCR Plus+
Numbered
buttons
IN2 INPUT terminals
F Rec
RETURN
e
,
r
,
w
,
q
ENTER
STATUS
TIME SLIP
1
4
3
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
h
g
q
AUDIO
2
INPUT
SELECT
1
2
4
g q
EP (6H)
EP (8H)
LP
SP
XP
Picture quality
Recording time
Recording television programs
XP
SP
LP
EP
CH
RAM
-R
-RW(V)
+R
+R
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 “SAP” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu
(
➔
page 33).
– If you connect a cable TV box
Select “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.
•
The aspect ratio of the recorded images 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 (
➔
page 31).
Insert label-up.
Insert with the
arrow facing in.
Insert fully so it clicks
into place.
To select with the numbered buttons:
Antenna Mode (Airwaves) CableTV Mode (Cable)
e.g.,
5:
[0]
➔
[5]
e.g.,
5:
[0]
➔
[0]
➔
[5]
15: [1]
➔
[5]
15: [0]
➔
[1]
➔
[5]
115: [1]
➔
[1]
➔
[5]
RAM
SP
CH
DVD–
XP
RAM
CH
DVD–
Remaining time on the disc
XP
RAM
CH
DVD–
REC
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