Sony RDR-GX7 - Manual (Page 22)

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Before Recording
◆How programmes are recorded on the disc
A new programme is recorded on the last space [a] only. Check
that the remaining disc space is large enough for the recording.
You cannot free up disc space on a DVD-R. Erasing a title will
only hide the title name in the Title List menu. The erased titles
will still take up space on the disc.
◆How programmes are recorded on the disc
A programme is recorded on the free disc space [a]. Check that
the total remaining disc space is large enough for recording.
◆To free up disc space
You can free up disc space by erasing titles. The original title
used for a Playlist cannot be erased.
To erase a title, see page 52.
To erase multiple titles, see page 52.
◆How programmes are recorded on the disc
The recorder searches for the largest block of space [a] and
records there. Check that there is a continuous free block large
enough for the recording. If not, the recording will stop.
◆To check or free up disc space
For DVD-RWs (Video mode) and DVD+RWs only, you can
check free disc space and title location, and also erase titles using
the Disc Map display (see below).
z Hint
You can erase all the disc’s titles other than protected titles at one time
(page 34).
Notes
• When you erase titles, the title order may change depending on the disc
type or format.
• After finalizing, you cannot record further on a DVD-RW (Video
mode) or DVD-R.
To free up disc space using the Disc Map
display (DVD-RW in Video mode, DVD+RW
only)
The Disc Map display in the Tool menu allows you to check the
disc status and erase titles on the disc.
1
Press TITLE LIST while the disc is in the
recorder.
2
Press TOOL.
3
Press M/m to select “Disc Map” from the Tool
menu, then press ENTER.
The Disc Map display appears.
◆ To check free disc space
Press
</, to select an open space.
The remaining space and the longest recording time
in each of the recording modes appears.
◆ To free up disc space by erasing a title using the
Disc Map
A Press </, to select the title you want to
erase, then press ENTER.
The title is selected.
To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
Repeat step 1 to erase multiple titles.
B Press m to select “Erase,” then press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
C Press </, to select “OK.”
All of the selected titles are erased, freeing up
disc space. If you want to change your selection,
select “Change.”
D Press RETURN repeatedly to turn off the Title
List menu.
Note
You cannot erase a title during playback or recording.
A C B
a
Erasing “B” does not free up any space
New recording
A C B
A C
a a
Erasing “B” frees up more space
New recording New recording
(continued)
A D
D
B C
A
a
Erasing “B” and “C” creates a block of free space
New recording
Disc Map
Empty
Erase Cancel
2.3GB
HQ[ 0H30M]
LP [ 1H30M] HSP[ 0H45M]
EP[ 2H00M]
SP[ 1H00M]
SLP[ 3H00M]
Selected open
space
Disc Map
Erase Cancel
2 DEF 20:00- 21:00
Wed 17.9 20:00( 1H00M) SP 0.6GB
Selected title