20RQT7458RecordingRecording television programmesRefer to the control reference on page 18.[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recordingwithin the remaining disc space.e.g.,PreparationSelect the channel to record.1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select“FLEXIBLE REC” and press [ENTER].3 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set therecording time.≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.≥You can also set the recording time with the numberedbuttons.4 When you want to start recordingPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”and press [ENTER].≥Recording starts.≥The recording mode becomes FR mode.To exit the screen without recordingPress [RETURN].To stop recording partwayPress [∫].To show the remaining timePress [STATUS].[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]Preparation≥Connect a video cassette recorder, decoder or satellite/digitalreceiver, etc. to this unit’s input terminals.≥When recording bilingual programmes[HDD] [RAM]When both M 1 and M 2 is selected on the connected equipment,you can select the audio type in playback.[DVD-R]Select either M 1 or M 2 on the connected equipment. (You cannotselect the audio type in playback.)≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the SETUP menu(➡ page 45).≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive.e.g., Connecting other video equipment to the AV3 inputterminalsIf the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/MONO.§ The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than theVIDEO terminal.1 While stoppedPress [INPUT SELECT] to select theinput channel for the equipment youhave connected.e.g., If you have connected to AV3 input terminals, select “A3”.2 Press [REC MODE] to select therecording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP).≥Using Flexible Recording (➡ left), you can save content of avideo cassette to 1 disc with the best possible quality ofrecording without wasting disc space.3 When recording from other video equipmentStart play on the other equipment.When recording from decoder or satellite/digital receiverSelect the channel on the otherequipment.4 Press [¥ REC].Recording starts.To skip unwanted partsPress [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)To stop recordingPress [∫].Flexible RecordingRemain45 minutes inSP mode60 minutesRecordedPerfectly fit!Recording ratebetween SP and LPProgramme to be recordedFLEXIBLE RECStart CancelRecording in FR modeSet rec. time3 Hour 00 Min.Maximum rec. time3 Hour 00 Min.SELECTRETURNBBCL RDVD-RAMREC 59RemainingtimeRecording from an external equipmentAlmost all videos and DVD software on sale have beentreated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that hasbeen so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.PULL OPENOPEN/CLOSEREC/ x1.3TIME SLIPCHAV3 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN RL/MONOTIME SLIPDRIVE SELECTHDD DVDL/MONO - AUDIO IN - RVIDEO INS-VIDEO INAudio/Video cableS-Video cable§This unitYellow White RedOther videoequipment