Sony RDR-HX715 Operating Instructions - Page 53

Using the Quick Timer function, Adjusting the recording picture quality and size

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Timer Recording Rec Mode Adjust If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire program to be recorded. Set "Rec Mode Adjust" in "Features" setup to "On" (page 97). Auto Title Erase (HDD only) If there is not enough space for a timer recording, the recorder automatically erases old titles recorded on the HDD. Set "Auto Title Erase" in "Features" setup to "On" (page 97). The oldest, played title is erased. The protected titles are not erased. If the timer settings overlap If one or more timer settings overlap, appears next to the program and the recording is suspended. The timer recording resumes its original status when the overlap condition no longer exists. To change the timer settings, see "Changing/Canceling Timer Recording or Reminder Settings" on page 55. Using the Quick Timer function You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute increments. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments. The maximum duration is six hours. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 (normal recording) The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder during recording, the recorder continues to record until the time counter runs out. To cancel the Quick Timer Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode. Adjusting the recording picture quality and size You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size. 123 456 789 0

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Timer Recording
Rec Mode Adjust
If there is not enough available disc space for the
recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the
recording mode to enable the entire program to be
recorded. Set “Rec Mode Adjust” in “Features”
setup to “On” (page 97).
Auto Title Erase (HDD only)
If there is not enough space for a timer recording,
the recorder automatically erases old titles
recorded on the HDD.
Set “Auto Title Erase” in “Features” setup to “On”
(page 97). The oldest, played title is erased. The
protected titles are not erased.
If the timer settings overlap
If one or more timer settings overlap,
appears
next to the program and the recording is
suspended. The timer recording resumes its
original status when the overlap condition no
longer exists. To change the timer settings, see
“Changing/Canceling Timer Recording or
Reminder Settings” on page 55.
You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute
increments.
Press
z
REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute
increments. The maximum duration is six hours.
The time counter decreases minute by minute to
0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power
does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder
during recording, the recorder continues to record
until the time counter runs out.
To cancel the Quick Timer
Press
z
REC repeatedly until the counter appears
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to
normal recording mode.
You can adjust the recording picture quality and
picture size.
1
Before recording starts, press TOOLS to
select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER.
2
Select the item you want to adjust, and
press ENTER.
The adjustment display appears.
Example: Rec NR
“Rec Mode”: Selects the recording mode for
the desired recording time and picture quality.
For more information, see “Recording mode”
on page 49.
Using the Quick Timer function
0:30
1:00
5:30
6:00
(normal recording)
Adjusting the recording picture
quality and size
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Rec. Settings
Select the item you want to change.
Rec Mode :
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Rec Video Equalizer
Rec NR :
DVD Rec. Picture Size:
HDD Rec. Picture Size:
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