Sony SVR-3000 - Manual (Page 69)

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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’s Suggestions
You can turn off automatic recording of TiVo’s Suggestions. When automatic recording is
on (the default), TiVo’s Suggestions may be recorded onto free 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’s Suggestions, see page 44.)
RF Video
If you used 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 cause the picture to lose some sharpness. This option affects all the
channels that are carried to your recorder on an RF cable.
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 Recorder & Phone Setup