Panasonic DMREZ485V Dvd Recorder - English/spanish - Page 24

Advanced Recording DVD Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording Time Recording Mode DVD-RAM Single-sided (4.7 GB) Double-sided1 (9.4 GB) DVD-R,DVD-RW, +R, +RW (4.7 GB) DVD-R DL3, +R DL3 (8.5 GB) XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 minutes SP (Standard play) 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 minutes LP (Long play) 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 minutes EP (Extra long play) 8 (62) hours 16 (122) hours 8 (62) hours 14 hours 20 minutes (10 hours 45 minutes2) FR (Flexible Recording) 8 hours maximum 8 hours maximum for one side 8 hours maximum 14 hours 20 minutes maximum 1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. 2 When "Recording Time in EP Mode" has been set to "EP−Extended Play (6H)" in the Setup menu ( 60). The sound quality is better when using "EP−Extended Play (6H)" than when using "EP−Extended Play (8H)". 3 Refer to "Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL" ( 23). XP SP LP FR (Flexible recording mode) Using "Flexible Recording" is convenient in these kinds of situations: −When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an appropriate recording mode difficult −When you want to record a long program with the best picture quality possible e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc: − If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc. A second disc is necessary for 30 minutes of the program. 4.7 GB DVD-RAM 4.7 GB DVD-RAM − If you select SP mode, the program will fit on one disc. Picture quality EP (6H) 2 EP (8H) Recording time Notes This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will be different. ([-R]DL] [+R]DL] The difference will be especially noticeable.) Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure. When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode. However there will be 30 minutes 4.7 GB DVD-RAM remaining disc space. − If you select "Flexible Recording" the program will fit on one disc perfectly. 4.7 GB DVD-RAM You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings and flexible recording ( 26). Tips Maximum number of recordings recorded to a disc [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] 99 recordings on a disc [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 recordings on a disc VHS Recording Modes and Estimated Recording Time Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded directly to video tape. To record digital broadcasts, use an external connection to a set-top-box or other equipment ( 28). Recording Mode Durations SP You can record the length shown on the tape. EP 3 times the length of SP mode. VP 5 times the length of SP mode. Tips If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store the tape for a long period, select "SP". The unit can play tapes recorded in LP mode on other equipment. AUTO Mode Scheduled recording 1st program (30 min) 2nd program (60 min) AUTO Automatically switches the recording mode to EP mode during a scheduled recording if there is not enough tape left to record the program in SP mode. Notes A tape recorded in VP mode by the unit cannot be played back by other VCRs. It takes more time for automatic tracking to work when playing 24 tapes recorded with VP mode, and it may not work at all with some tapes. Do tracking manually if this is the case ( 38). 30 min at SP 15 min 45 min at SP at EP Video tape (e.g.: 60-minute cassette) - It is not possible to automatically activate VP mode. - The tape length must be set correctly ( 66, Select Tape Length). - Picture distortion may occur when SP switches to EP. - AUTO Mode may not function on some tapes. RQT9056