34RQT943116:9 image such as widebroadcastingy When “Recording Format for DVD” (➔ 98) in the Setup menu is “Video format”– Record from external equipment.– Copy from the finalised disc (DVD-Video) to the HDD.y When copying to -R -R DL -RW(V)y When converting the recording mode from DR mode to HG, HX, HE, HL, XP, SP, LP, EP, FR modesIt will be recorded in accordance to the setting of “Aspect for Recording” (➔ 98) in the Setup menu.y In the following cases, even when set to “Automatic” or “16:9”, recordings will be made or copied in 4:3.– -R -R DL -RW(V) When the recording mode is set to “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.– When copying to +R, +R DL and +RW.DR File Conversion “DR File Conversion” is a function that converts the titles in DR mode to other recording modes.In general, Data size of a title will be smaller than the original title after conversion.You can save HDD capacity by deleting the original title after conversion.Available disc spaceAvailable disc spaceAvailable disc spaceTitle DRConverting to other modeDeleting the original dataTitle HLTitle HLTitle DRThe original title may be deleted automatically after conversion, if the title is copy-restricted (➔ 33).High Speed Copy Speed to copy the title recorded on the HDD to a disc differs depending on the recording mode of the title andthe disc to copy.Title in XP, SP, LP, EP, or FR modesRAM Title can be copied at high speed.-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWTitle can be copied at high speed if “Recording Format for DVD” was set to “Video format” before the programmeis recorded to HDD from external input. (The default setting is “Video format”. ➔ 98)But in the following cases, high speed mode does not work.– +R +R DL +RW Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode– +R +R DL +RW Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect– -R -R DL -RW(V) Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect using “EP” mode or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” modePlaying the disc onother players-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DLThe disc must be finalised. (➔ 94)It is necessary to finalise DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then play themas a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no longer record or copy.ÚÚ You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW. (➔ 93)Record to DVD-R, etc.FinalisePlay on other DVD equipment+RW If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create top menu (➔ 94).Parental Control Programmes with scenes unsuitable for children are broadcasted with “Guidance Information”, which allows youblock the playback of the recorded titles.If “Parental Control” in the Setup menu is set to “On”, the titles recorded from the programme broadcasted with“Guidance Information” in the night (21:00–05:30) are indicated in DIRECT NAVIGATOR, DELETE Navigator andcopy source selection screen with the icon. You will have to enter the PIN (➔ 14, step 8 ).Important Notes for Recording