Toshiba RD-XS35SU Owners Manual - Page 45

Introduction Recording HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording a TV program To record a TV program currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter. Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, load it into the recorder. - Load a disc which has sufficient space available to record the program. - Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected. • If you record on a DVD-R/RW disc, set "DVD compatible mode" ( page 154) to "Main" or "SAP." In DVD-R/RW recording, "Off" setting is regarded as "Main." • If you record on a DVD-R/RW disc, set "Aspect Ratio(Video mode)" ( page 154) according to recording sources. Recording Playback Editing Library Start 1 Press HDD or DVD to select a media to record on. HDD : To record on the HDD. HDD DVD : To record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc. DVD 2 Select a channel to record. CH/Page Use any of the followings: • CH/Page buttons ( / ) • Number buttons • TV Guide On Screen ( page 23) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. REC MODE Each time you press the button, the recording mode indicator (SP/LP/MN) on the front panel changes. Recording mode The REC MODE button sets the following recording modes; 2 modes (SP, LP) with fixed picture and sound quality, and 1 (MN) for your customizing. e.g. When a single sided 4.7GB DVD-RAM is used: Recording mode Recording time Picture quality SP Approx. 2 hours Standard quality LP Approx. 4 hours Inferior to SP MN Variable according to your setting. See page 46, 153. (Continued) 45 Function setup Others