Sony SVR-3000 - Manual (Page 68)

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M y P r e f e r e n c e s
The recording quality choices available are Best, High, Medium, and Basic. The default is
Best. Basic quality takes up about one-third the space of Best quality, so it gives you about
three times the amount of space for programs. You may wish to experiment with different
levels and then reset your default.
The recorder automatically uses Best Quality when displaying live TV. However, when it
records a program, the recorder uses the Video Recording Quality you specified for that
program. If that quality is not Best, you may notice the difference when recording starts.
TiVo Suggestions
You can turn off automatic recording of TiVo Suggestions. When automatic recording is
on (the default), TiVo Suggestions may be recorded onto available space. Programs you
have recorded or scheduled to record will never be deleted to make room for suggestions.
Also, if space is needed to save programs you have scheduled to record, suggestions are
the first things to be deleted. (For more information on TiVo Suggestions, see page 45.)
RF Video
If you use an RF coaxial cable as the input to your recorder, you may see static on some
channels. You can use options on the RF Video screen to smooth the video, which will
decrease the static and improve the picture on these channels. However, it will cause
images on all channels carried to your recorder on an RF cable to lose some sharpness.
One hour of Best Quality equals about: Suggested use:
3 hours of Basic Quality News
2 hours of Medium Quality Daytime Talk Shows, Animation
1.5 hours of High Quality Dramas, Films
1 hour of Best Quality Sports, Action Movies
TiVo Central Messages & Setup My Preferences