RQT831419During recordingPress [* REC] to select the recording time.• The unit’s display changes as shown below.• This does not work during scheduled recordings (Ô page 20) orwhile using Flexible Recording (Ô below).• If you change the channel or recording mode while recording ispaused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.• The unit turns off automatically after the time to stop recording isreached.To cancelPress [* REC] several times until the counter appears.• The time to stop recording is cancelled; however, recordingcontinues.To stop recording partwayPress [g].The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recordingwithin the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FRmode. Refer to “FR (Flexible Recording)” (Ô page 17).PreparationSelect the channel or the external input (IN1, IN2 or DV) to record.1 While stoppedPress [F Rec].2 Press [w,q] to select “Hour” and“Min.” and press [e,r] to set therecording time.• You can also set the recording time with the numberedbuttons.• You cannot record for more than 8 hours.3 When you want to start recordingPress [e,r,w,q] to select “Start” andpress [ENTER].Recording starts.To exit the screen without recordingPress [RETURN].To stop recording partwayPress [g].To show the remaining timePress [STATUS].Press [q] (PLAY) during recording.• There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.To stop playPress [g].To stop recording2 seconds after play stopsPress [g].To stop scheduled recording1 Press [g] to stop playing.2 After 2 seconds, press [g].3 Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER].1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] duringrecording.2 Press [e,r,w,q] to select a title andpress [ENTER].• There is no sound output while searching forward orbackward.To stop playPress [g].To stop recording1 Press [g] to stop playing.2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.3 Press [g].To stop scheduled recording1 Press [g] to stop playing.2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.3 Press [g].4 Press [w,q] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER].Press [AUDIO].• If you change the sound setting while recording, the recordedsound will also change.Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )” in the Setupmenu (Ô page 38).To specify a time to stop recording–One Touch RecordingFlexible Recording(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)OFF 0:30 OFF 1:00 OFF 1:30 OFF 2:00OFF 4:00 OFF 3:00Counter (cancel)RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWFlexible RecordingRecord in FR mode.Max recording time 8 Hour 00 Min.1 Hour 30 Min.CancelStartSet recording timeMaximum recordingtimeThis is the maximumrecording time in FRmode.Rec. 0:59StereoDVD-RAMCH 71Remainingtime ofrecordinge.g., DVD-RAMPlaying while you are recordingPlaying from the beginning of the title you arerecording–Chasing playbackPlaying a title previously recorded while recording–Simultaneous rec and playSelecting audio to recordRAMRAMStereo:SAPAudio:Mono:Main audio (stereo)• If the broadcast is “Mono+SAP”, audio will bemonaural even if you select Stereo mode.Secondary audio program (SAP)• If recorded in SAP mode, main audio is alsorecorded.Main audio (monaural)• Select “Mono” if reception is poor during astereo broadcast.CH 12StereoDVD-RAM((e.g., “Stereo” is selected“((” appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you selected.-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWRecording television programs