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RQT8157
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may
become shorter than indicated.
(Unit: hour)
§1
It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a
double sided disc to the other.
§2
When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to “EP (6 Hours)” in the
SETUP menu (➡ 53).
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when
using “EP (8 Hours)”.
≥[RAM] When recording to DVD-RAM using “EP (8 Hours)” mode,
play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with
DVD-RAM. Use “EP (6 Hours)” mode if playback may be on other
equipment.
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
You can set FR (Flexible Recording) mode when transferring
(dubbing) or programming timer recordings.
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP
(8 Hours) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc
space with the best possible recording quality.
For example with a 90 minute recording to an unused DVD-RAM, the
picture quality is adjusted to between “XP” and “SP”.
≥
When recording to the HDD, picture quality is automatically adjusted
to precisely fit a transferred (dubbed) title on a 4.7 GB disc.
≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the
display.
≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD
drive simultaneously.
≥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.
≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time
only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm DVD-RAM
discs. Use the HDD or CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.
≥When transferring (dubbing) in high speed mode to DVD-R,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, after you have recorded to
the HDD, set “Rec for High Speed dubbing” to “On” before
recording to the HDD (
➡
22).
Refer to the “Using DVD-R, DVD-RW and +R on this unit” for more
information (➡ 7).
≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] In order to play a disc recorded using this unit on
other playback equipment, the disc must first be finalized (
➡
50).
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
During recording
Press [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording
time.
≥You can specify up to 4 hours later.
≥The unit display changes as shown below.
≥This does not work during timer recordings (➡ 24) or while using
Flexible Recording (➡ 22).
≥If you change the channel or recording mode while recording is
paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.
≥The unit does not turn off automatically after the time to stop
recording is reached.
To cancel
Press [¥ REC] on the main unit several times until the counter
appears.
≥The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recording
continues.
To stop recording partway
Press [∫].
When you insert a new DVD-RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format) recorded on a computer or other equipment, a format
confirmation screen is displayed. Format the disc to use it. However,
all the recorded contents are erased.
Press [2] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
To format a disc
“Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format” (➡ 49)
Recording modes and approximate recording times
Mode
HDD
(80 GB)
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
+R
(4.7 GB)
Single-
sided
(4.7 GB)
Double-
sided
§1
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality) 17 1 2 1
SP (Normal) 34 2 4 2
LP (Long play) 68 4 8 4
EP (Extra long
play)
142
(106
§2
)
8 (6
§2
) 16 (12
§2
)8 (6
§2
)
FR (Automatic
mode selection)
142 hours
maximum
8 hours
maximum
8 hours
maximum
for one side
8 hours
maximum
Before recording
Either the main or secondary audio can be recorded for
bilingual broadcasts,
when
≥Recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R
≥Recording sound in LPCM (
➡
54, Audio Mode for XP
Recording)
≥“Rec for High Speed dubbing” is set to “On” (
➡
22)
You have to select the audio recording type before recording.
–If you do not connect external equipment
Select “M 1” or “M 2” in “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the
SETUP menu (
➡
54).
–If you connect external equipment
Select “M 1” or “M 2” on the external equipment.
XP
SP
LP
EP
After recording
To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch
Recording
30 (min.) ""# 60 (min.) ""# 90 (min.) ""# 120 (min.)
^" Counter (cancel) ,"" 240 (min.) ,"" 180 (min.) ,}
When using DVD-RW
This disc is not formatted properly.
Format the disc in DISC MANAGEMENT?
Format
NoYes
ENTER
SELECT
RETURN
Recording television programmes
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