26Recording television programmes (continued)Flexible recording mode (FR)The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fitin the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and withthe best possible picture quality.1 While stoppedPress [F Rec] (27).2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to set the recording time.3 To start recordingPress [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “Start” and press[ENTER] (10).≥Recording starts.For your reference≥Press [STATUS] (28) during recording to show the remainingtime.≥It is not possible to change channel or recording mode whileflexible recording is paused.≥Recording time reduces if you repeatedly pause recording.One Touch Recording—Specify a time tostop recording[RAM] [DVD-R]Main unit onlyThis is a simple way of making timer recordings when you are in ahurry or before you go to bed. You can set the time up to 4 hours inadvance.While recordingPress [¥ REC] (16) on the main unit to select therecording time.The time increases as illustrated each time you press the button.The counter decreases in 1-minute units after you set a time. Youcan change the time again with the same operation.When the time you set is reached, recording stops and the unitswitches to standby.Unit’s Display(Counter) # 30 # 60 # 90^ 240 ! 180 ! 120 !}(3) Shows recording will stop in 30 minutesª To cancelDuring recording, press [¥ REC] (16) until the counter appears.≥Recording continues.ª To show the time remaining until recording finishesPress [STATUS] (28) severel times.For your reference≥This does not work during timer recordings or while using flexiblerecording.≥You cannot use the remote control to specify a time for recordingto stop.≥Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [∫] (7).≥The set time is cleared if you pause recording and cause anotherprogramme to be recorded (for example, change the recordingmode or channel).FLEXIBLE RECORDINGStart CancelRecord in FR modeENTERSELECTRETURNSet rec. time1 Hour 23 Min.Maximum rec. time1 Hour 23 Min.REC 83ARDDVD-RAMLR(3)REC/OTR 30ARDDVD-RAMLR