Panasonic DMR EZ27K Dvd Recorder - English/spanish - Page 12

Advanced Recording Recording Modes and Durations Recording Mode XP (High quality) SP (Standard play) LP (Long play) EP (Extra long play) DVD-RAM Single-sided (4.7 GB) Double-sided*1 (9.4 GB) 1 hour 2 hours 2 hours 4 hours 4 hours 8 hours 8 (6*2) hours 16 (12*2) hours DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW (4.7 GB) 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours 8 (6*2) hours DVD-R DL*3, +R DL*3 (8.5 GB) 1 hour 45 minutes 3 hours 35 minutes 7 hours 10 minutes 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 "EPExtended Play (6H)" in the Setup menu (➔ 39). 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" (➔ 11). Picture quality XP SP LP 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 DVDRAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode. Tips • FR (Flexible recording mode) You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings (➔ 9) and flexible recording (➔ 14). • Maximum number of recordings to a disc RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) 99 recordings on a disc +R +R DL +RW 49 recordings on a disc • To prevent recording errors Set a scheduled recording period slightly longer than the actual program (to make sure the program is recorded in full). 12 RQT8851