About DVD
Recording FormatsRecording Time
Y There are two recording formats available with thisY The recording mode that can be set varies according to
Recorder: the VR mode and the Video mode.the recording format. Refer to the table below for the
Y The recording format that can be selected may differapplicable recording mode.
depending on the disc. Refer to the section on Types of
Recording
Discs for Recording (page 10).Recordable TimeDescription
Mode
Y Recording in the VR mode and Video mode cannot be
FINEAbout 60 minutesWhen you want to record high-
mixed on one disc.
quality images.
SPAbout 120 minutesThis is the standard recording
VR (Video Recording) Mode
mode.
The VR mode is the basic DVD-RW recording format,LPAbout 240 minutesWhen you want to record for a long
and lets you enjoy the various editing functionsperiod of time with slightly lower
available with this Recorder.image quality.
EPAbout 360 minutesWhen you want to place priority on
Y When a disc has been recorded in the VR mode, it can
recording time.
be recorded and erased repeatedly. Erasure also allows
the recording time to be increased.
Y Recordable time is based on the recording time when
Y Recorded discs can only be played back with DVD-RWusing a 4.7 GB disc. Since recording capacity varies
*8
compatible DVD players.
according to the recorded material, there may be cases
Y OCopy Once� programmes can also be recorded*9.where there is much more disc space remaining on the
disc when recording is completed.
*8Y Although there are some cases in which the disc must
Y Refer to page 37 about the recordable times when you
be finalized, the disc can be recorded and erased
choose OMN� (manual) Recording mode.
after it has been finalized.* Since recording to DVD is performed using VBR (variable
Y DVD-RW compatible DVD players have the following
bit rate, refer to the section on VBR Control on page 105)
indication.with the exception of some recording modes, recording
time varies according to the material to be recorded.
DVD players with this indication have the function ofY Recordable time may be shorter than that indicated above in
being able to play back DVD-RW discs recorded inthe case of recording material of poor image quality such as
the VR mode with a DVD recorder.broadcasts from televisions with poor reception.
*9When using a DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 disc (CPRM compatible).
Y This does not guarantee the length of recording time. Actual
Recorded programmes cannot be played back withrecording time may be shorter than that indicated above
other DVD players (including DVD-RW players) or DVDdepending on image quality and other aspects.
recorders not compatible with CPRM.Y The total of recording time and remaining time may not always
agree with the recordable time of the recording mode.
Video ModeY Block-like images may become conspicuous during scenes
containing rapid movement due to the characteristics of digital
This recording format is compatible with commercially
image compression technology.
available DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.
Y Discs recorded in the Video mode cannot be recorded
repeatedly or their content overwritten.Disc Remaining Time
Y When recording in the Video mode, discs can be played
AAAAA VR mode
back, additionally recorded and edited only with this
Y Additional recordings can be made as long as there is
Recorder until they are finalized. Editing functions are
available space on the disc. (Additional recordings
limited.
can also be made after the disc is finalized.)
Y Discs recorded in the Video mode can be played back
Y Erasing unnecessary recordings lets you increase the
with other DVD players by finalizing them after recording.
remaining time on the disc. (The disc can also be
(However, this does not guarantee that these discs can
erased after it has been finalized.)
be played back on all DVD players.)
Y When a Play List (see page 74) is created, disc space
Y Recordings onto DVD-RW/R discs using the Video mode
will not increase even if portions of titles or titles of
employ a new standard approved by the DVD Forum in
Play List are erased.
2000, and compatibility with this standard is left to the
discretion of the respective DVD player manufacturer.AAAAA Video mode
Consequently, there are some models of DVD playersY Additional recordings can be made with this Recorder
and DVD-ROM drives that are unable to play back DVD-provided there is available space on the disc until the
RW/R discs.disc is finalized.
Y OCopy Once� programmes cannot be recorded.Y In case you record on a DVD-RW disc, recordable
time will increase if you erase the last recorded title
unless you finalize the DVD-RW disc.
Y In case you record on a DVD-R disc, recordable time
will not increase even if you erase titles (see page 73).
(The erase function only hides the title, it does not
actually erase it. It does not actually delete the
recorded contents.)
11 GB
DV-HR350F-001-0121104.3.1, 4:20 PM |
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