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Recording functions
Saving the buffer
This function lets you start to record a programme to the DVR hard disc even if you missed the
start thanks to the Time Shift function.
In the recording menu which appears, select then activate (position YES) the Save Buffer
function with the
▼
and B keys. Confirm with OK .
The programme is recorded to the hard disc and its references (name, times, etc.) are stored in
the video library.
Stop recording
Press the STOP button twice.
Note: if you only press once on the STOP key, the confirmation window appears. Press a second time to
definitively stop the recording or select continue using the
▲
and OK keys. At the end of each recording, your
DVD recorder takes a few seconds to prepare the disc welcome menu. This menu is made up of pictures which
represent the first images of each title.
• With a DVD R disc, if you do not have another recording to make, you need to “Finalize” the
disc in order that it can be read by other DVD R compatible players. Closing a DVD R disc is
described in detail below. If you do not close a DVD R disc, it will still be possible to make
other recordings on it later on, providing there is enough disc space.You can therefore safely
store it.You may also erase recordings but the corresponding duration will be lost.You may
not record other titles in their place.
• With DVD RW discs, this function does not exist. It is replaced by a function that renders the
disc compatible in such cases where you have added or removed chapter bookmarks using
the edit menu. For some players, it is necessary to render the disc compatible even though
you haven’t carried out modifications to the chapters.
About recordable discs
DVD R/RW - The majority of DVD R (write once) and DVD RW (re-recordable) of 4.7 Gb
capacity with the following characteristics.
Recommended brands and types
Certain brands of discs have been “approved” for your DVD recorder. Other brands can be
used but the discs must be good quality to produce successful recordings. Recommended brands:
Imation, Maxell, Philips, Ricoh, Sony, TDK, Verbatim.
The DVD discs are certified for certain recording speeds.These speeds must correspond to the
capabilities of your player, i.e.:
Note: The brands mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks
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