Read this before recording on disc
Types of discThis section explains things you
You can use DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video.
must know to record onto a disc.
Read it before attempting to record.
DVD-RW discs
YVer 1.1/1.2 discs can be formatted for recording in either of the two
modes: the VR mode or the Video mode. Ver.1.0 discs can only be
formatted for recording in the VR mode.
Y High quality images and sound can be repeatedly recorded about
1,000 times.
YA disc formatted in the VR mode can have as many as 99 original
titles and playlist titles each. Discs formatted in the Video mode
can have up to 99 original titles.
DVD-R discs
Y Discs can only be recorded in the Video mode.
Y Discs can be recorded only once.
Y Up to 99 titles can be created.
NOTE:For more information on recording format, see ORecording
Should a power failure occur orformat� (page 10).
should the AC cord plug be
Notes on recording in the Video mode
disconnected while recording,
Y The Video mode cannot be selected for Ver. 1.0 DVD-RW discs.editing, initializing, finalising or any
Y The remaining available area on the disc decreases as recording
other function, the program being
progresses. Additional contents can be recorded in the remaining
recorded will be lost or the disc
time area, but it cannot be overwritten into the recorded area.may not be playable. Manufacturer
YTo format a new DVD-RW in the Video mode, set the automatic
can not guarantee against loss of
format feature to the Video mode. (See page 23.)program or disc should this occur.
Recording modes
There are 4 modes for recording on disc. Recording time and quality
vary according to mode.
Recording
Recording timeQuality
mode
XPApprox. 60 min*Can record high quality images.
SPApprox. 120 minCan record normal quality images.
LPApprox. 240 minQuality deteriorates slightly, but
NOTES:recording time is longer.
Recording time can change for theEPApprox. 360 minRecording time is prioritised over
following reasons.quality.
Y When image quality is poor as
during poor TV reception.Y Recording time above is based on a 4.7GB disc.
Y When recording on a disc that
has been edited before.Since DVD recording is performed using VBR (Variable Bit Rate),
Y When the video is followed withrecording time varies according to the recorded content.
recordings of still images or justTo know the correct recording time, stop recording and check the
audio.media information. (See page 32.)
* Approximately 60 mins. is theoretical (when recording continues at
the maximum bit-rate). For this recorder to use VBR recording the
remaining recordable time should show around 80 mins. after
initialization. Note that the actual recordable time depends on what
is being recorded.
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