Recording procedures
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW�V�] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW�V�] �You can record up to 99 titles on a disc. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] �You can record up to 49 titles on a disc. �It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow �One time only recording� onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3q) DVD-RAM discs. Use a CPRM compatible DVDRAM. �Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will not be overwritten. �If there is no space left on the recording disc, you will need to erase unwanted titles (l 38, 52) or use a new disc. When recording to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW �When recording MTS broadcasts - If you do not connect a cable box Select �Main� or �SAP� in �Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)� in the Setup menu (l 57). - If you connect a cable box Select �Main� or �SAP� on the cable box. �The aspect ratio of the recorded image will be 4:3. �To play a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +R DL recorded using this unit on another playback source, the disc must first be finalized (l 55). �[+RW] To enable play on other DVD equipment, please use �Create DVD Top Menu� in DVD Management menu (l 55). Preparation �Release protection (disc l 53, cartridge l 53). [RAM] �Select the unit viewing channel (e.g. AV input) on the TV. �Select an audio type you want to record. (l 25)
[6] Press [Â¥, REC] to start recording.
�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.
� To pause recording
Press [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.) �Title is not split into separate titles. [DVD] �You can also press [¥, REC] to restart recording.
� To stop recording
Press [�, STOP]. �Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped. [DVD] �[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW�V�] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.
� To show the remaining time
[DVD] Press [STATUS] several times. (l 37) [VHS] [1] Select �Select Tape Length� from the Setup and select the corresponding tape length. (l 58) [2] Press [STATUS] several times. The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly depending on the tape used.
[1] Press [�, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on. [2] Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive you want to record on (DVD or VHS). [3] Insert a disc. (l 22)
�When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with the unit, format it to ensure accurate recording (l 54, �Deleting all contents of a disc �Format Disc ( DVD )�).
Notes �Even if the video cassette you use is labeled �S-VHS�, it is not possible to record in the S-VHS system with the unit. It records in the normal VHS system. [VHS] �When recording is paused for 5 or more minutes, the unit returns to stop mode. [VHS] �The remaining tape time is only displayed during playback or recording. [VHS]
or Insert a video cassette with an intact accidental erasure prevention tab. (l 22) [4] Press [CH, W, X] to select the channel.
�To select with the numeric buttons:
Antenna Mode (Airwaves) e.g., �5�: [0] )[5] �15�: [1] )[5] CableTV Mode (Cable) e.g., �5�: [0] )[0] )[5] �15�: [0] )[1] )[5] �115�: [1] )[1] )[5]
[5] Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
Remaining time on the disc [DVD] XP, SP, LP or EP [VHS] SP, EP or VP
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Recording television programs