Sony RDR-GX700 - Manual (Page 41)

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Recording
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
• This recorder can record on various discs. Select
the disc type according to your needs (page 8).
• Check that the disc has enough available space
for the recording (page 35). For DVD+RWs and
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by
erasing titles (page 63).
• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture
size if necessary (page 48).
z Hint
Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not
the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder
without affecting the recording even after recording
starts.
Recording mode
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this
recorder has six different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and
picture quality you need. For example, if picture
quality is your top priority, select the High Quality
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,
Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible
choice. Note that the recording time in the
following table is an approximate guide.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
Note
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the
recording time.
– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a
programme or video source of low picture quality
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited
– Recording only a still picture or just sound
Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
The recorder automatically receives and records
stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
ZWEITON system or the NICAM system.
A DVD-RW (VR mode) can record both main and
sub sounds. You can switch between main and sub
when playing the disc.
A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R,
or DVD-R can record only one sound track (main
or sub) at a time. Select the sound track using the
Setup Display before recording starts. Set “DVD
Bilingual Rec.” to “Main” (default) or “Sub” in
Options Setup (page 95).
ZWEITON (German stereo) system
When a stereo or bilingual ZWEITON based
programme is received, “STEREO” or
“BILINGUAL” appears in the front panel display.
NICAM system
When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based
programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the
front panel display.
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set
“Audio” of “Channel Setting” in Settings Setup to
“NICAM” (default). If the sound is not clear when
listening to NICAM broadcasts, set “Audio” to
“Standard” (see “Channel Setting” on page 83).
I want to record with the
best possible picture
quality, so I’ll select HQ.
Recording mode Recording time
(minute)
HQ (High quality) 60
HSP R 90
SP (Standard mode) 120
LP r 180
EP r 240
SLP (Long duration) 360
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