14RQT6981RecordingRecording television programsYou can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.[Note]≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want torecord/play is facing up.≥When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the car-tridge and insert it, making sure you align it with the groove.[RAM] [DVD-R]1 Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn theunit on.2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open thetray and insert a disc (➜ left).≥Press the button again to close the tray.≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of adouble sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the discand turn it over.3 Ensure [DVD, TV] is switched to“DVD” and press [W, X, CH] to selectthe channel.4 Press [REC MODE] to select therecording mode (➜page 10).≥To record sound using LPCM (possible only in XP mode):Select “LPCM” in “Audio Mode for XP Recording” (the pic-ture quality may go down slightly). (➜page 45)5 Press [¥, REC] to start recording.Program information (e.g., time and date) is registered in theprogram list (➜page 17).To stop recordingPress [∫].To pause recordingPress [;]. Press again to restart recording.Auto power-offThe unit switches to standby after about 6 hours in the stop mode.You can turn this feature off or change the time to 2 hours(➜page 44, Set Up—Off Timer).[Note]≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during recording.≥Release protection (cartridge ➜page 10, disc ➜page 38) whenyou record. [RAM]≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit, format it toensure accurate recording (➜page 38, “Format”).≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (➜page 10).≥When recording MTS sound onto DVD-R or recording usingLPCM, only one of either the main channel or the sub channel canbe recorded. Select at “Select MTS” (➜page 45).For your reference≥You can record up to 99 programs on one disc.≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Record-able Media (CPRM ➜page 54) system so you can record broad-casts that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is notpossible to record onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM.≥Recording will take place on open space on disc. Data will not beoverwritten.Inserting discsShould the AC power supply cord come loose byaccident or for any other reason the power supply iscut off while recording or editing is taking place, thecontents of the disc may be lost.1 2 34 5?1?FUNCTIONS;STATUSINPUT SELECTF Rec3, 4, 2, 1ENTERTV/VIDEO3245Disc trayNumberedbuttonsInsert label-up with the arrow facing in.Insert inside thetray’s guides.Insert label-up.Cartridge discNon-cartridge disc[DVD-R]To play DVD-R on compatible equipment, finalize it (➜page 38).DVD-RAM SPCHe.g., when youselect channel 4DVD-RAM XPCHe.g., when youselect “XP”REC DVD-RAM XPCHPG