Operating Instructions

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RQT8672
Depending on the content being recorded, the recording
times may become shorter than indicated.
§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 (➡ 50).
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)”
than when using “EP (8Hours)”.
§3 It is not possible to record continuously from the first layer
to the second layer.
]Note]
≥This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which
varies the amount of data recorded to suit the images, so
actual recording times and remaining recording times
shown by the unit will be different. (The difference will be
especially noticeable with DVD-R DL and +R DL.)
Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure.
≥ When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play
may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with
DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6Hours) mode.
The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP
and EP (8Hours) that will enable the recordings to fit in the
remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality.
≥You can use FR mode in timer recording (➡ 26, 27, step 3)
and Flexible Recording (➡ 25).
Refer to the control reference on page 24.
[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R\DL] [+RW]
When you insert a new disc and a disc recorded on a
computer or other equipment, a format confirmation screen
might be displayed.
Format the disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents
are deleted.
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
Several steps are necessary to format a disc. Refer to
“Deleting all the contents of a disc—Format Disc” (➡ 44, step
5).
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R\DL]
When you press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on this unit while
stopped:
The following screen appears when you have not processed
the disc for play on other equipment.
∫ When finalizing the disc
Press [¥ REC].
≥You cannot stop this process once you have started it.
≥If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play
menu select, select “Disc Name” (➡ 44) or “Auto-Play
Select” (➡ 45) in “DVD Management” before finalizing.
∫ When opening the tray without disc finalization
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on this unit.
Recording modes and approximate recording times
Recording Mode
DVD-RAM
DVD-R,
DVD-RW,
+R, +RW
4.7GB
4.7 GB
9.4 GB
(Double-
sided
§1
)
XP (High picture
quality recording)
1 h. 2 h. 1h.
SP (Standard
recording)
2 h. 4 h. 2h.
LP (Long recording) 4 h. 8 h. 4h.
EP (Extra long
recording)
8 h.
(6 h.
§2
)
16 h.
(12 h.
§2
)
8 h.
(6 h.
§2
)
FR (Flexible
Recording)
8 h.
maximum
8 h.
maximum
for one side
8 h.
maximum
Recording Mode
DVD-R DL, +R DL
§3
8.5 GB
First layer (L0) Second layer (L1)
XP (High picture
quality recording)
55 min. 50 min.
SP (Standard
recording)
1 h. 50 min. 1 h. 40 min.
LP (Long recording) 3 h. 40 min. 3 h. 20 min.
EP (Extra long
recording)
7 h. 25 min.
(5 h. 30 min.
§2
)
6 h. 50 min.
(5 h. 15 min.
§2
)
FR (Flexible
Recording)
7 h. 25 min.
maximum
6 h. 50 min.
maximum
EP (6 Hours)
§2
EP (8 Hours)
LP
SP
XP
Recording time
Picture quality
FR (Flexible Recording)
Using FR mode is convenient in these kinds of situations.
≥When the amount of free space on the disc makes
selecting an appropriate recording mode difficult
≥When you want to record a long programme with the best
picture quality possible
e.g. Recording a 90 minutes programme to disc
If you select XP mode
The programme will not fit one disc.
If you select SP mode
The programme will fit one disc.
If you select FR mode
The programme will fit one disc perfectly.
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
Full
30 minutes
60 minutes
Another disc is necessary.
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
Remains
There will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.
4.7GB
DVD-RAM
Fit
Disc Insertion/Ejection
When the format confirmation screen is displayed
Format
NoYes
This disc is not formatted properly.
Format it using DVD Management?
ENTER
SELECT
RETURN
When removing a recorded disc
Finalize
Press the REC button to start finalize.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.
The disc cannot be played on other
DVD players without finalizing.
Finalize the disc so that is can be played
on other DVD players.
Note: Recording or Editing is not possible
after finalizing. This may take up to min.
Important notes for recording
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