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Recording Modes
Maximum recording time for each recording mode
You can specify a recording mode according to the intended use. Setting the video to a high picture quality shortens the
maximum recording time, while setting to a lower picture quality lengthens the recording time.
Refer to the following table for the maximum recording time in the respective modes. All figures shown in the table are
approximate values.
Recording
Mode
Quality BD (Single-
sided, Single
Layer)
BD (Single-
sided, Dual
Layer)
DVD (Single-
sided, Single
Layer)
DVD (Single-
sided, Dual
Layer)
HDD (500 GB)
DR HD 1.9 hours 3.8 hours - - 40 hours (*1)
AF 4 hours 8 hours - - 80 hours
AN 6 hours 12 hours - - 126 hours
AL 9 hours 18 hours - - 189 hours
AE 12 hours 24 hours - - 252 hours
XP SD 5.25 hours 10.5 hours 1 hours 1.7 hours 110 hours
SP 10.5 hours 21 hours 2 hours 3.5 hours 222 hours
LP 21 hours 42 hours 4 hours 7.1 hours 442 hours
EP 42 hours 84 hours 8 hours 14.3 hours 887 hours
DR1 HD 1.8 hours 3.6 hours - - 38 hours
DR2 2 hours 4 hours - - 42 hours
DR3 2.9 hours 6 hours - - 62 hours
DR4 3.9 hours 7.8 hours - - 82 hours
*1
:
An estimated figure when HDV is imported.
Memo:
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DR mode
Abbreviation for Direct Recording. Videos are recorded in the original picture quality.
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AF/AN/XP/SP mode
Recommended for recording images with fast motion, such as sports videos.
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The AF/AN mode record images at the high-quality HD level.
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The XP/SP modes record images at the high-quality SD level.
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AL/AE/LP mode
Recommended for recording images with slow motion and little contrast, such as dramas.
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AL/AE mode records images at the low-quality HD level.
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LP mode records images at the low-quality SD level.
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EP mode
Recommended for recording images with sharp outlines, such as animation videos, and when the recordable time (remaining
time) is limited.
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DR1/DR2/DR3/DR4 mode
Selection is enabled only when you are importing HD movies from the SDI input terminal.
Select DR1 to record in the finest image quality, and DR4 for the lowest quality. The recordable duration is longest in the DR4
quality, and shortest in the DR1 setting.
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Setting the DR1/DR2/DR3/DR4 recording mode
If the recording mode is changed to the DR1/DR2/DR3/DR4, it may take a little while to process the setting. In the meantime,
input signals may not be displayed.
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You can change the recording mode by pressing the [OPTION] button on the remote control unit while playback, dubbing or
editing is not in progress.
① Press the [OPTION] button on the remote control unit
② Select “RECORDING MODE”, and press the [OK] button on the remote control unit
③ Select “RECORDING MODE” to which you want to change, and press the [OK] button on the remote control unit
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