Sony RDR-GX7 Operating Instructions - Page 35

Recording/ Timer Recording This section covers the basics of DVD recording, and the available methods for setting the timer. • Before Recording page 35 • Recording TV programs page 38 • Timer Recording page 40 • Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size . . .page 46 • Recording from External Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec page 47 Before Recording This recorder can record on various discs. Before you record, read the following and select the disc type according to your needs. Recordable discs This recorder can record on the following discs. ◆Disc type DVD-RW*1 Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.1 with CPRM*2 DVD+RW*1 DVD-R*1 Ver. 2.0 *1 "DVD-RW," "DVD+RW," and "DVD-R" are trademarks. *2 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. DVD-RWs and DVD+RWs are rewritable. DVD-Rs are nonrewritable. The recorder cannot record on the following discs: • 8 cm discs • DVD+R • DVD-RW (Ver 1.0) • DVD-RAM • CD-R/CD-RW Notes • The following type of high-speed discs can be used for recording: up to 2×-speed DVD-RWs (Revision 1.0), up to 4×-speed DVD-Rs (Revision 1.0), or up to 4×-speed DVD+RWs. Note that high-speed discs will not record at higher speed. You cannot record on the disc if it is not 1×-speed compatible. • Use a disc with CPRM to record Copy-Once TV programs (page 36). • It is recommended that you use discs with "For Video" printed on their packing. • You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on other DVD recorders. • In some cases, you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD recorders. If you do add a new recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu. If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data will be erased. ,continued 35 Before Recording Recording/Timer Recording