Sony RDR-GX315 Operating Instructions - Page 45
Recording, Before Recording, Recording mode, Recording a stereo/SAP program
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Recording Recording Before Recording Before you start recording... • This recorder can record on various discs types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 28). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 43). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 56). z Hint To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 67). Notes • Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder turned on. The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished. • This recorder records at ×1 speed. Recording mode Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight 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 Extended Play mode (SEP) 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. I want to record with the best possible picture quality, so I'll select HQ. Recording mode HQ (High quality) HSP R SP (Standard mode) LSP r LP r EP r SLP r SEP (Long duration) Recording time (minute) 60 90 120 150 180 240 360 480 Note Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. - Recording a program with poor reception, or a program 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 a stereo/SAP program The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs. Stereo programs When a stereo program is received, the "STEREO" indicator lights up in the front panel display. If there is noise in the stereo program, press AUDIO repeatedly until the "MONO" indicator disappears from the TV screen. The sound will be recorded in monaural but with less noise. SAP (Second Audio Program) When a SAP is received, the "SAP" indicator lights up in the front panel display. To record only SAP sound, set "Tuner Audio" of "Audio" to "SAP" in the "Setup" display (page 78). 45