Advanced Recording
Flexible Recording
HDD
RAM
-R
-RW(V)
+R
+RW
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits
the programme within the remaining disc space.
The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR
(Flexible recording mode)” (➔ 28).
Preparation:
Select the channel or the external input to record.
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
•
•
With the unit stopped
e
,
r
to select “To Others”, then
e
,
r
to select
“Flexible Rec”,
then
w
,
q
to select “Hour” and “Min.”
and
e
,
r
to set the recording time.
You can set “Hour” and “Min.” using the
numbered buttons.
–
When you want to start recording
e
,
r
,
w
,
q
to select “Start”, then
Recording starts.–
Notes
You cannot record more than 8 hours.
Tips
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
To stop recording partway
Press [
g
STOP].
To show the remaining recording time
Press [STATUS
] to show the remaining recording time.
Remaining time
Playing while you are recording
• You can play HDD, DVD or VHS while recording to
the other drive. The recording will not be affected.
− HDD/DVD playback (
➔ 20, 40–42)
− VHS playback (➔ 20, 46, 47)
Notes
You cannot watch images on a tape from the HDD/DVD priority out
terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal while recording on HDD or a
disc (➔ 86).
Chasing Playback
HDD
RAM
Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are
recording.
During recording
Tips
To stop play
Press [
g
STOP] once.
To stop recording
2 seconds after play stops, press [
g
STOP].
Simultaneous Record and Playback
HDD
RAM
Allows playback of a previous title, while recording
something else.
• You can also change the drive and play while
recording. Press [DRIVE SELECT].
During recording
e
,
r
,
w
,
q
to select the title to
play, then
Tips
To stop play
Press [
g
STOP].
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To stop recording
After play stops
1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.
2. If the recording is on the other drive
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.
3. Press [
g
STOP].
Notes
During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete titles.