12RQT8851Recording Modes and DurationsRecording ModeDVD-RAM DVD-R,DVD-RW, +R,+RW(4.7 GB)DVD-R DL*3 , +R DL*3 (8.5 GB)Single-sided(4.7 GB)Double-sided*1(9.4 GB)XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour45 minutesSP (Standard play) 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours35 minutesLP (Long play) 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours10 minutesEP (Extra long play) 8 (6* 2) hours 16 (12* 2) hours 8 (6* 2 ) hours14 hours20 minutes(10 hours45 minutes* 2 )FR (Flexible Recording) 8 hours maximum 8 hours maximumfor one side 8 hours maximum 14 hours 20 minutes maximum*1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of adouble sided disc to the other.*2 When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP-Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu (➔ 39).The sound quality is better when using “EP-Extended Play (6H)”than when using “EP-Extended Play (8H)”.*3 Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” (➔ 11).EP (6H)*2EP (8H)LPSPXPRecording timePicture qualityNotesThis unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies theamount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recordingtimes and remaining recording times shown by the unit will bedifferent. ( -R DL +R DL The difference will be especially noticeable.)Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure.When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not bepossible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.TipsFR (Flexible recording mode)You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings(➔ 9) and flexible recording (➔ 14).Maximum number of recordings to a discRAM -R -R DL -RW(V) 99 recordings on a disc+R +R DL +RW 49 recordings on a discTo prevent recording errorsSet a scheduled recording period slightly longer than the actualprogram (to make sure the program is recorded in full).•••••Advanced RecordingDownloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals